Fighting continues despite declaration of “ceasefire,” local Japanese reveals “Hospitals will also be targeted” Situation in Sudan | TBS NEWS DIG

In Sudan, northeast Africa, rival armies and paramilitary groups have announced a ceasefire, but fighting continues. Local Japanese people spoke about the tense situation. At least 270 people, including three United Nations personnel, have been killed in fighting that began on the 15th between Sudan’s military and the RSF paramilitary group. At 6pm on the 19th, both sides announced a 24-hour cease-fire, but the sounds of gunfire and shelling have continued. Under these circumstances, a Japanese man who continues to provide medical support in the area spoke about the situation. Naoyuki Kawahara, representative of the NPO Rocinantes, said, “The fierce battles are really coming from where I live.There is a hospital called Ibn Sina Hospital, which was built with support from Japan. We’re also receiving reports that we’ve been attacked.” Another Japanese man, who mainly works with educational support, said there is a danger that if the fighting continues for a long time, young people from impoverished areas could be drawn into combatants. I’m feeling a lot of emotion. Wataru Imanaka, Japan International Volunteer Center (JVC): “There are only a few children who are participating in supplementary schools run by JVC or vocational training, but they have to stop because they are registering for the military.” The situation continues to worsen, with German media reporting that the German military, which was attempting to evacuate its own citizens, has called off the operation. ▼TBS NEWS DIG official website https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/ ▼Please subscribe to the channel! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6AG81pAkf6Lbi_1VC5NmPA?sub_confirmation=1 ▼Click here to provide information “TBS Insiders” https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/tbs-insiders.html ▼Video provided by Click here for “TBS Scoop Post” https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/toukou.html