...an organization conceived in the belief that we're just one big happy world, with the sort of results you'd expect from such nonsense...
expressed deep concern on Wednesday over reports that Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...'s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are planning to declare a parallel government, warning such a move would escalate the conflict and fracture the country.
Spokesman Stephane Dujarric told news hounds at a briefing that the UN had seen ''rather extensive reports about the anticipated announcement by the Rapid Support Forces and others to establish a parallel government or a parallel governing body.''
''We're very deeply concerned about any further escalation of the Sudanese conflict and any steps like this one, which would increase the fragmentation of the country and risk making this crisis even worse,'' Dujarric said.
The RSF and allied groups are expected to announce a parallel government at the end of a meeting in Kenya on Friday, a move criticized by the Sudanese government.
He highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, citing reports of famine and ongoing violence. ''We keep talking about Zamzam and other places where starving people are being killed and being bombed,'' he said.
''For us, preserving the unity of Sudan, the illusory sovereignty, and the territorial integrity remains a key ingredient for a sustainable resolution of the conflict and the long-term stability of the country in the wider region,'' Dujarric stated.
The UN reiterated its call to cease hostilities to protect civilians immediately. ''We yet again renew our call for an immediate cessation of hostilities to spare the Sudanese people any further arms,'' he said.