ICRC: concerns over aid access to Darfur’s Marra, Moon and Si mountains

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expressed concern about the humanitarian conditions in the areas Jebel Marra, Jebel Moon and Jebel Si, as a result of clashes between government forces and the Justice and Equality Movement in recent months. The fighting has led to further displacement of the population of Darfur. The ICRC pointed out that it has not delivered any aid there and has difficulty accessing these areas following renewed fighting late last February, and insecurity resulting from the spread of banditry and crime.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expressed concern about the humanitarian conditions in the areas Jebel Marra, Jebel Moon and Jebel Si, as a result of clashes between government forces and the Justice and Equality Movement in recent months. The fighting has led to further displacement of the population of Darfur. The ICRC pointed out that it has not delivered any aid there and has difficulty accessing these areas following renewed fighting late last February, and insecurity resulting from the spread of banditry and crime.