Situation in Sudan's North Darfur state remains volatile

The situation in Sudan's North Darfur state remains volatile following the Rapid Support Forces' takeover of El Fasher on Oct. 26, UN humanitarians said Tuesday.



While major clashes have subsided, sporadic fighting and drone activity continue, leaving civilians vulnerable to looting, forced recruitment and gender-based violence, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said.



"Nearly 89,000 people have fled El Fasher and surrounding areas since late October, with many arriving in the locality of Tawila after walking for days under threat of violence," OCHA said.



It added that the United Nations, together with local partners and international non-governmental organizations, is providing them with food, water, sanitation, health care and psychosocial support, though needs continue to outpace resources.



The office said that UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher arrived on Tuesday in Port Sudan, in the country's far northeast, where he met with authorities, humanitarian partners and the diplomatic community.