Why the UN is sounding a 'red alert' for Sudan | DW News

For 18 months, residents of Sudan's city of Al-Obeid have endured siege-like conditions, facing severe shortages of food, clean water and medical supplies while coming under drone and artillery attacks. The UN has also documented executions, abductions, torture and sexual violence in the surrounding region. With the Rapid Support Forces reportedly tightening their grip around the city, the UN is now warning that another humanitarian catastrophe could be unfolding.

00:00 Sudan's El Obeid faces humanitarian disaster 01:37 How civilians are affected by the latest battle 03:08 Calls for stronger international action 05:14 Sudan remains trapped in war, famine and humanitarian crisis

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