In Sudan, Africa, there is a growing risk of escalating hostilities, as the deadline for a ceasefire agreement designated by paramilitaries opposing the military has passed, and heavy bombing of the capital Khartoum has reportedly occurred.
It is becoming difficult to secure food and water in the region, and there are concerns that the humanitarian situation will deteriorate.
In Sudan, armed clashes have occurred between the military and the RSF = Rapid Response Force, a paramilitary organization under its umbrella, since the 15th of this month, and according to WHO = World Health Organization, more than 420 people have died so far.
In the region, governments of various countries, including Japan, promoted the evacuation of their own citizens and others.
On the morning of the 24th, the deadline for the ceasefire agreement specified by the RSF had passed, and local media and journalists reported that bombing from the air had taken place in the capital Khartoum, and gunshots were heard.
Local medical groups have also posted on social media about heavy bombings in the capital, Khartoum, and urged medical personnel to help treat the injured in hospitals, raising fears of an escalation of fighting.
In addition, electricity is cut off in Sudan and clean water and food are difficult to obtain.
The number of people fleeing Sudan to neighboring countries is increasing, and the British public broadcaster BBC reports that about 1,2 people have fled across the border to South Sudan and about 24,<> people to Chad.
Amid concerns about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed a meeting of the Security Council on the <>th, stating, "If this situation continues, Sudan may descend into catastrophic chaos and involve neighboring countries," and called on both sides to immediately stop hostilities.