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Darfur Region Declared Disaster Area, Urgent Humanitarian Aid Needed

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Hadeel Hashem
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The governor of the Darfur region in western Sudan, Minni Arko Minawi, has declared the region a "disaster area" <br> Image Credit: AP

Governor Minni Arko Minawi Highlights Ongoing Crisis in Darfur

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The governor of the Darfur region in western Sudan, Minni Arko Minawi, has declared the region a "disaster area" due to the relentless killings and looting that continue to plague its communities. Governor Minawi took to his official Facebook page to condemn the atrocities and call for immediate humanitarian assistance to rescue the affected citizens.

Urgent Situation in Kutum and El Geneina

Governor Minawi expressed deep concern over the dire violations happening in the city of Kutum, located in North Darfur state, and El Geneina, the center of West Darfur state. He strongly condemned the long-standing incidents of looting and killing, which have caused immense suffering among the residents. The governor's declaration emphasizes the urgent need for global assistance to mitigate the crisis and provide essential aid to those in need.

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Over the past few days, the states of North, West, and South Darfur have experienced violent clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support forces. These areas have become hotbeds of violence, witnessing widespread looting of banks, markets, and shops, as well as road blockades by armed groups. The situation has further exacerbated the already dire conditions faced by the region's population.

Darfur Declared a Disaster Area, Calls for International Support

In response to the ongoing crisis, Governor Minawi officially declared Darfur a disaster area, appealing to the international community to send humanitarian assistance swiftly and through all available means. The urgency of the situation necessitates immediate intervention to save lives and alleviate the suffering of the affected people in the region.

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