Ukraine has urged the parties to the armed conflict in Sudan and the international community to take all possible measures to stop the bloodshed amid reports of "horrific acts of violence against civilians" in El-Fasher, a city now under the control of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Source: Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement

Quote: "We call on the parties to the armed conflict in the Republic of Sudan, as well as the international community, to take all possible measures to stop the bloodshed and violence, bring to justice those committing crimes against civilians and prevent further deterioration of the catastrophic humanitarian situation."

Details: The ministry noted that Ukraine opposes any attempts to fragment the Republic of Sudan and its state institutions. "The Sudanese people have the inalienable right to live in peace and security," the statement reads.

The ministry reaffirmed Ukraine's unwavering support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for the development of its democratic and prosperous society.

"This is not only in the interests of the Sudanese people but will also contribute to strengthening peace, security and stability across the entire African continent," the ministry added.

Background:

• In early October, the RSF carried out an airstrike on a shelter for displaced persons in El-Fasher. According to medical and human rights groups, at least 57 civilians were killed, including 22 women, 17 children and 3 babies, while more than 2 dozen others were seriously injured.
• UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the war in Sudan is "spiralling out of control" and becoming one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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