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The United Nations Population Fund announced an $86 million funding shortfall in Sudan, warning of a threat to life-saving services for women and girls amid displacement and a deteriorating health sector.

The G7 and the European Union called for a halt to the escalation in El Obeid and the protection of civilians, and called for direct negotiations and the expansion of the arms embargo to include all of Sudan.

Countries and human rights organizations have warned of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in El Obeid, amid drone strikes and the collapse of services, calling for the lifting of the blockade and ensuring access for aid.

The Human Rights Council will hold an urgent session on Friday to discuss the situation in El Obeid and its surroundings, amid warnings that 500,000 civilians are at risk of widespread violations that could amount to mass atrocities.

The International Rescue Committee warned of a major humanitarian emergency in El Obeid as drone attacks escalate and supplies are cut off, calling for a halt to the offensive and the opening of safe corridors for civilians and aid.

The Security Council warned of the Rapid Support Forces’ buildup around El Obeid and the risk of mass atrocities, calling for a halt to the attack and fighting, protection of civilians, and facilitation of aid access.

Egypt called for pressure on all parties to protect civilians and infrastructure.

The organization attributed the deteriorating situation to violent fighting and reduced global funding.

The committee explained that the conflict in Sudan has turned into a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe.

It renewed its call for all armed parties to respect international humanitarian law.

The center urged the UAE to use its influence to pressure the Rapid Support Forces to stop the violations.

The organization stressed the importance of respecting the Jeddah Declaration.