WHO urges sides in Sudan conflict to open humanitarian corridor for medics


People gather at the station to flee from Khartoum during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum, Sudan April 19, 2023. REUTERS/El-Tayeb Siddig

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation on Thursday urged both sides of the conflict in Sudan to halt fighting to allow those injured to get medical attention and to open a humanitarian passage for health workers, patients and ambulances.

Residents of the capital Khartoum reported heavy gunfire on Thursday as many tried to flee a city that has been virtually paralyzed by fierce battles between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

One security officer killed, another wounded, in IS attack in eastern Syria
Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest marks new low for disgraced British royal
Explainer-What is at stake in Italy's referendum on judicial reform?
King Charles says 'law must take its course' after Andrew arrested
Islamist militants show 'unprecedented coordination' in Burkina Faso attacks
Jose Balcazar, left-wing lawmaker, steps in as Peru’s interim leader
Pope Leo to spend US July 4 holiday on Italy's Lampedusa, known for migrant arrivals
Italian state broadcaster's sports boss quits after Olympic commentary backlash
Bulgaria's caretaker government takes over, pledges to secure conditions for fair elections
Poland can mine border within 48 hours after Ottawa Convention exit, PM says

Others Also Read