Over 14 million people displaced in Sudan
Published: 04:10 PM,Oct 29,2024 | EDITED : 08:10 PM,Oct 29,2024
People displaced from eastern areas of Sudan's al-Jazira state arrive to Gedaref city. — AFP
GENEVA: The head of the International Organization for Migration said on Tuesday that over 14 million people had fled their homes in Sudan, either inside the country or over its borders, with some 200,000 people fleeing since last month. 'The 11 million are internally displaced within the country, the 3.1 million are those who have crossed borders. So that's actually over 14 million people who are on the move right now,' IOM Director-General Amy Pope told reporters. She later added that the total figure included some people who were displaced before the civil war began in April 2023.
Meanwhile, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have committed 'staggering' levels of abuse, assaulting civilians as troops advance and abducting some women during the more than 18-month war, a UN mission said on Tuesday. Victims have ranged between eight and 75 years with most physical violence committed in an attempt to punish people for perceived links to enemies. — Reuters
Meanwhile, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have committed 'staggering' levels of abuse, assaulting civilians as troops advance and abducting some women during the more than 18-month war, a UN mission said on Tuesday. Victims have ranged between eight and 75 years with most physical violence committed in an attempt to punish people for perceived links to enemies. — Reuters