Main content

UN alarmed by situation in El Fasher

The United Nations has called for safe passage for trapped civilians out of El Fasher in western Sudan

The UN humanitarian aid chief, Tom Fletcher, said he was deeply alarmed by reports of civilian casualties. He said people must be allowed to leave safely. Sudan's military has not acknowledged loss of el-Fasher --its last stronghold in western Sudan.

President Donald Trump is heading for Japan on the latest leg of his week-long tour of Asian countries. We go live there

In Argentina's mid-term elections, President Milei's party has achieved a landslide victory, giving him the green light to continue his radical austerity agenda. We speak to one of his allies.

(Photo: A woman and baby at the Zamzam displacement camp, close to al-Fashir; Credit:Reuters)

27 days left to listen

50 minutes

Last on

Monday 07:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Monday 07:06GMT