UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, warned that “time is running out” as famine, disease and fighting close in on the population “and there’s no end in sight”.
On Sunday, a bomb that fell near the hospital claimed the lives of two children and left others injured following intense fighting for the control of El Fasher City.
The health system and basic services in Al Jazirah state have collapsed as a consequence of the fighting and the systematic blockade on supplies and personnel entering the area.
Due to the ongoing conflict, South Sudan’s oil production and exportation, which relies on transit through Sudan, has been suspended since early February.
The charges had led to the temporary suspension of crucial aid deliveries to the nation, where thousands rely on external humanitarian assistance.
A delegation from the Juba government, led by Albino Mathem, the country’s presidential envoy, arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, ahead of the scheduled talks.
It comes as South Sudan prepares for its first post-independence elections scheduled for December this year, but uncertainty looms over whether the election will take place.
The development follows South Sudanese President Salva Kiir's request last December for Kenyan leader William Ruto to mediate.
The Cabinet issued the decision without specifying the reasons behind the dismissal.
Dr Workneh Gebeyehu expressed confidence in Korbandy's extensive experience and deep understanding of regional dynamics.
His responsibilities include addressing various aspects of the crisis in Sudan, such as humanitarian, security, economic, social, and political issues.
The RSF launched a fresh attack in Babanusa aimed at seizing control of the city's 22nd Infantry Division headquarters, leading to a fierce military standoff.
Fourteen countries backed the resolution, proposed by Britain, with only Russia abstaining on the vote.
In Sudan, almost 18 million people are suffering from hunger after 10 months of heavy fighting.
Following the military takeover on October 25, 2021, which sparked conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, the African Union suspended Sudan's membership.
Malik Agar made visits to Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan since February 12.
Following the outbreak of conflict in April 2023, the RSF seized control of several strategic sites, including the official Radio TV buildings in Omdurman.
The war has killed thousands, including up to 15,000 in the West Darfur city of El Geneina alone, according to the UN experts.
The war has led industries to cease production. Others were destroyed. Businesses and food stocks have been looted.
They are among more than half a million people who have crossed the border into South Sudan, which is struggling to accommodate the new arrivals.