UNICEF reported that drone attacks and drought in Sudan made adverse conditions worse

Elder answered the AA correspondent's questions about the situation in Sudan, which he recently visited and where conflicts are taking place.

Pointing out that the tragic situation in Sudan is getting worse, Elder said that there is no safe environment for life to continue under normal conditions.

"We face deadly water restrictions, water shortages and a deadly lack of food. Nowhere is safe anymore. Sudanese do not know where to turn when it comes to drones. Millions of people are displaced and living in terrible conditions. What makes the situation even worse for Sudanese mothers, girls and boys is the combination of drones and drought in a way unprecedented in history," Elder said. he said.

"The situation regarding water is also critical"

Explaining that the El Nino climate phenomenon that everyone warned about had an impact in Sudan and caused great destruction, Elder pointed out that missing the planting period and grain harvest in Sudan meant "less food" for everyone.

Elder noted:

"The situation is also critical regarding water, which is vital to prevent malnutrition or to prevent those who are already malnourished from contracting diseases. In October, there were more UAV attacks on power plants than at any other time in this war. There were attacks almost every other day. Power plants mean water because water pumps run on electricity, purification processes are carried out on electricity. Therefore, Sudanese children are under attack from both sides, UAVs and drought."

Underlining that UAV attacks and drought are directly linked to the water issue, Elder stated that there has never been a period in Sudan's history when water was under such a threat from both people and nature.

"The international community needs to take action to restrict the flow of arms to Sudan"

Elder said, "The Sudanese people want three things: Peace, education and water. UAVs attack all three things, but Sudanese continue to support each other. This is truly admirable." he said.

Stating that he heard horrific stories from many people in Sudan, Elder appreciated the determination of these people despite everything.

Elder said, "Sudanese will continue to stand by each other in education, health and in every possible field, but they cannot survive with good intentions alone. The international community needs to take responsibility in terms of financial support and also take action to restrict the flow of arms to Sudan." he said.