This is an entry from: Sudan turmoil live: 39 hospitals bombed out of service
Civilians 'running out of food', UN spokesperson says
19 April 2023 21:15 BST
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said during a press briefing that civilians in Sudan “are running out of food, running out of fuel and running out of vital supplies,” and many are in need of "urgent medical care".
He added that according to the World Health Organisation, 16 hospitals have been shut down across the country. He warned that "Sudan’s health care system could completely collapse".
"We desperately need a humanitarian pause so that wounded and sick civilians can reach hospitals," he said.
"People in Khartoum have been unable to safely leave their homes to buy food and other essential items for days."