"DARFUR"

The UN humanitarian office (OCHA) said Sudan is facing its worst flooding in decades. More than 830,000 people are affected in all of Sudan’s 18 states, and the numbers continue to increase. OCHA

Progress on Sudan political transition, but challenges remain, Security Council hears.

United Nations top officials commended parties to the Sudan peace agreement signed in Juba on 31 August and called on others to “engage in dialogue and negotiations with the transitional authorities.” UNIFEED

Situation in Darfur volatile as attacks on civilians increase, Chair of 1591 Committee tells Security Council.

Action for peacekeeping initiative making tangible progress in bolstering peace operations, Under-Secretary-General tells Security Council.

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said it was providing 100 metric tons of relief material to people across Sudan who have been devastated by recent flooding, including internally displaced persons, refugees and Sudanese. UNHCR

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Heavy seasonal rains have caused severe flooding in Sudan leaving vast damage to people and infrastructure including access to clean water – critical in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, United Nations reported on Tuesday. UNTV CH

Jonathan Guy Allen, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, and Günter Sautter, Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations, read statements on Darfur.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.