Sudan - France expresses its dismay at the deaths of several humanitarian workers (16 April 2023)

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France expresses its dismay at the deaths of several humanitarian workers from the World Food Programme and the NGO Relief International in the clashes which took place in Sudan.

It once again calls for everything possible to be done to stop the fighting and prevent any escalation.

France extends its condolences to the victims’ loved ones and pays tribute to the courage of humanitarian workers. It reiterates its support for the work of the World Food Programme and the United Nations in Sudan.

France calls for humanitarian staff to receive the full protection afforded to them under international humanitarian law and for full, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access. They must under no circumstances be targets.