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. 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. 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"