World News in Brief: ‘Ruthless assault on human life’ in Sudan, Gaza ceasefire must hold says relief chief, World Cancer Day
2025-02-04 12:00
Ruthless assault on human life’ in Sudan
The Sudanese military has been accused of carrying out a “ruthless assault on human life” in the country’s Darfur region, where at least 200 people have been killed and thousands more displaced in recent weeks.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, said that the violence “must stop immediately” and that the perpetrators must be held accountable.
“The Sudanese military has unleashed a ruthless assault on human life in Darfur, killing and injuring hundreds of civilians and displacing tens of thousands of others,” Bachelet said in a statement. “This violence must stop immediately, and those responsible must be held accountable.”
The violence in Darfur began in December 2023, when rebels attacked a military base in the region. The military responded with a heavy-handed crackdown, which has included indiscriminate attacks on civilian villages.
Gaza ceasefire must hold says relief chief
The United Nations relief chief has called for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to hold, saying that it is “imperative” for the sake of civilians.
Mark Lowcock, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said that the ceasefire must be “fully respected” by both sides and that humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach those in need.
“The ceasefire must hold and it is imperative that all parties respect it fully,” Lowcock said in a statement. “Humanitarian assistance must be allowed to reach those in need, and civilians must be protected.”
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on May 21, 2021, after 11 days of fighting. The fighting killed at least 250 Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
World Cancer Day
February 4 is World Cancer Day, a day to raise awareness of the disease and to encourage prevention, detection, and treatment.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with an estimated 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths in 2018. The most common types of cancer are lung, breast, colorectal, prostate, and skin cancer.
World Cancer Day is an opportunity to learn more about cancer, to raise awareness of the disease, and to show support for those affected by it.
World News in Brief: ‘Ruthless assault on human life’ in Sudan, Gaza ceasefire must hold says relief chief, World Cancer Day
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