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The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the situation has deteriorated sharply amid reports of a significant build-up of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters in the area. The warning follows concerns raised by the UN Security Council over the \u201cimminent risk of mass atrocities\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Sudan has been gripped by conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for more than three years, creating a severe humanitarian crisis affecting over 30 million people.<\/p>\n
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OCHA reported that drone strikes between Thursday and Sunday targeted key infrastructure in El Obeid, including a power substation and a fuel facility. The attacks forced the closure of several health services, including a dialysis centre, while also cutting access to water supplies after stations were shut down.<\/p>\n
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Further strikes were reported on transport routes, including bridges south of Um Ruwaba and a major highway in Ar Rahad, raising concerns about mobility and access for humanitarian operations.<\/p>\n
Conditions are worsening beyond North Kordofan. In neighbouring West Kordofan, a cholera outbreak has intensified, with around 700 cases and 60 deaths reported as of mid-June. Limited access to clean water and healthcare, combined with insecurity and displacement, is driving the spread of the disease.<\/p>\n
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Elsewhere, attacks have also caused civilian casualties, including a strike on a fuel station in White Nile state that killed at least one person.<\/p>\n
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The UN has urged all parties to comply with international law, calling for the protection of civilians and the restoration of safe humanitarian access.<\/p>\n
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