Army, militant outfit clash in Sudan; UN warns of ‘catastrophe’ as 80 die.

• The United Nations warns of a “brink of catastrophe” in two southern Sudan states due to a recent violence reportedly resulting in at least 80 deaths.

• The conflict between the Army and a faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu has reportedly claimed at least 80 lives in South Kordofan state capital Kadugli.

• The UN condemns the use of women and children as human shields, obstruction of humanitarian aid, and detention of civilians, including children.

• The conflict has been ongoing since April 2023, causing a humanitarian crisis.