On the rim of the cliff the southern Sudan as the peace deal collapses, the UN warns

The UN Secretary -General’s Special Representative informed the South Sudan. Nicolas Haisomhe expressed a strong concern about the deterioration of the political situation and the humanitarian crisis in the country.

Said the tension between the basic parts that signed the renewed peace agreement (the President Cirre and the vice -president Rick Macar) has escalated and tends to become ‘Wide -scale military confrontation’focusing on the state of Upper Nile.

Violence, he said, was triggered by Occupation of a Fortress of the South Sudan Defense Army by the militia known as ‘White Army’ and continued with air raids, causing victims of civilians and displacing over 80,000 people, and there are reports of its forces development Uganda at the request of the government.

According to Mr Heisom the crisis culminated on March 7 with attack on UN helicopterwhich claimed the life of a crew member, despite the assurances they had received on safe transit. Mr. Haisom emphasized that this ‘Sad downward course’ Includes children’s recruitment and “The arrest of Vice President Rick Makar”, which further erodes trust.

Warned that this course It is reminiscent of conflicts of 2013 and 2016, that cost life to over 400,000 people. UN mission to UNMIS country is conducting ‘Intensive diplomatic efforts’ with partners such as African Union, IGAD and Pope Franciscalling all sides to “Solve tensions through dialogue.”

He also said that the country is experiencing “The worst humanitarian perspective than its independence”with 9.3 million people needing help and 7.7 million to face food insecurity. The cholera epidemic has caused 877 deaths, and the health system is collapsing. Emphasized that “There are no quick solutions.”

In closing, he referred to the strengthening of UNMISS civil support measures and electoral support measures, warning that the mission “It can’t be everywhere, at the same time”. The renewed peace agreement, he stressed, remains “The only viable framework for overcoming the vicious cycle of violence.”

The Director of the UN Humanitarian Affairs Office (OCHA), Guosoru described the worsening crisis in southern Sudan as ‘A humanitarian nightmare’warning that if no immediate measures are taken, this nightmare “It will become a very quick reality.” Focused on three main challenges: The escalating violence, the overlapping crises and the serious obstacles to the humanitarian work.

‘9.3 million South Sudes – the three -quarters of the population – need some form of humanitarian aid’noted, with the children being half of this number. Conflicts And the air bombings in the state of Upper Nile have displaced about 130,000 people, many of whom escaped to Ethiopia. “Increasing violence and displacement have intensified the exposure of women and girls to sexual violence and exploitation.”he stressed.

OR violencehe said, he has stopped critical services, such as the suspension of the operation of the Ulang Hospital, while four humanitarian aid workers have been killed. OR cholera epidemiche said, continues with ‘Critical medical reserves to run out of rapidly’. In the capital Juba, nearly 10,000 people have fled to camps.

According to Mrs Guosornou the hunger It also touches marginal levels: “Nearly 7.7 million people are in food insecurity – compared to 7.1 million last year”with 650,000 children under five years at risk of severe malnutrition. The climate crisis, inflation and the economic collapse caused by the conflict in Sudan further exacerbate the situation.

“The inflation has been launched at 180%» he said.

Although 1.3 million people had been backed by February, the humanitarian response had been supported “It is seriously undermined by unprecedented cuts in funding.”

As he said, the plan for 2025 requires $ 1.7 billion to support 5.4 million people.

Mrs Guosornou appealed for ‘Immediate cessation of hostilities’; Protection of civilians and humanitarian staff and urgent funding.

‘Lives are at risk’, ended up, stressing the need for “Immediate, coordinated and decisive action”.

Seker: “End to end conflict and protect children”

The Greek Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris In his placement, he called for the complete integration of women into the peace process and stressed that their protection was necessary.

He expressed Greece’s deep concern about the recruitment of children in conflict, stressing that “It is urgent to end these violations and protect children.”

He also condemned violence in southern Sudan and reiterated his support for renewing the command of the UN mission to the country UNMIS.