the attack on al fashir— appreciate it. the attack on al fashir has_ appreciate it.d devastating consequence, and it would _ devastating consequence, and it would really be a new story of the storyline — would really be a new story of the storyline of the sudan conflict hardship, potential hardships and what has — hardship, potential hardships and what has happened. in the past few days, _ what has happened. in the past few days, there's an ethic targeting and similar_ days, there's an ethic targeting and similar to _ days, there's an ethic targeting and similar to previous incidents, this time _ similar to previous incidents, this time it— similar to previous incidents, this time it is— similar to previous incidents, this time it is minor terry groups —— minority— time it is minor terry groups —— minority groups based mostly around second _ minority groups based mostly around second michael. this attack on al fashir— second michael. this attack on al fashir would have an aspect of ethnic— fashir would have an aspect of ethnic cleansing. the army in al fashir— ethnic

this attack on al fashir would have an aspect of ethnic cleansing.have agreed a peace agreement in 2018, and that deal was supposed to be absolved in the south. they are from arab ethnic groups, meaning the conflict in al fashir is different from the other conflict in other cities. it has a key ethnic aspect, and is very much dangerous if this attack happens, it will have far—reaching, devastating and far—reaching consequences. anyone listening to that would understand how that sounds concerning, the prospect of ethnically motivated violence, but as i understand it, that area is also encircled to anybody who wants to flee could find it difficult because it is on the verge of famine. it is difficult, there's nowhere for people to flee, the city is the second largest controlled by rsf, there is increasing and check in of the city and people targeted for their ethnicity are being targeted seriously. so people currently in al fashir, basically thousands of people have fled in the past two days of attacks on the cities around al fashir by rsf, they have n

people in al—fashir are said to be too scared to leave the city.r still in the hands of the saf, afraid of being killed should they attempt to flee. this dire situation is compounded by a severe shortage of essential supplies, as deliveries of commercial goods and humanitarian aid have been heavily constrained by the fighting. the commissioner calls for an immediate de—escalation of this catastrophic situation, an end to the conflict that has ravished the country for more than a year now, and an investigation of all aleged violations and abuses of international human rights law and violations of international humanitarian law. i spoke to our east africa correspondent kalkidan yibeltal from addis ababa about why there is concern about possible attacks or clashes in al fashir. al fashir is the biggest city in dafur that has so far been not under the control of the rsf. because of that it has been a sanctuary for many people that have been fleeing their villages and their towns and arriving there, they are seeking a semblance of safety. over the past

an attack on al—fashir would have a far—reaching and devastating consequence and it would really be arsher than al junaynah. in the past few days there have been an increase in ethnic targeting and rhetoric. this time it is minority ethnic groups that are stationed at, that exist in al—fashir. this attack on al—fashir will have that aspect of ethnic cleansing. the saf army in al—fashir are under the command of former rebel movement leaders that made the peace agreement in 2018. that was to be absorbed into saf. they are from arab ethnic groups. it means the conflict in al—fashir is absolutely different than the conflict in other cities. it has a key ethnic aspect on it. and that is very much dangerous. if this attack happens, it will have very far—reaching, devastating and far—reaching consequences. i mean, anyone listening to that will understand how concerning that sounds — the prospect, there, of ethnically motivated violence. but, as i understand it, the area is already encircled, so anyone wanted to give we could find it difficult. it's an area also on the brink of famine. there

this attack on al—fashir will have that aspect of ethnic cleansing.to be absorbed into south. they are from arab ethnic groups. it means the conflict in al—fashir is absolutely different than the conflict in other cities. it has a key ethnic aspect on it. and that is very much dangerous. if this attack happens, it will have very far—reaching, devastating and far—reaching consequences. i mean, anyone listening to that will understand how concerning that sounds — the prospect, there, of ethnically motivated violence. but, as i understand it, the area is already encircled, so anyone wanted to give we could find it find it difficult. it's an area also on the brink offamine. there is no way for people to sleep. it is the second—largest city controlled by rsf, there is increased check—in entering the city. people being ethnically targeted are being targeted seriously. dozens of people fled in the past to date —— two days after attacks of cities around al—fashir. they have no place to flee and there is nowhere to go. north darfur is a very desert area and pe

this attack on al—fashir will have that aspect of ethnic cleansing.eace deal in 2018. they are from arab ethnic groups. it means the conflict in al—fashir is absolutely different than the conflict in other cities. it has a key ethnic aspect on it. and that is very much dangerous. if this attack happens, it will have very far—reaching, devastating and far—reaching, devastating and far—reaching consequences. anyone listening to that will understand how concerning that sounds, the prospects, there, of ethnically motivated violence. but, as i understand it, the area is already encircled, so anyone wanted to give we could find it difficult stop they are also on the brink of famine. stop they are also on the brink of famine-— of famine. there is no way for --eole of famine. there is no way for peeple to _ of famine. there is no way for people to sleep. _ of famine. there is no way for people to sleep. it _ of famine. there is no way for people to sleep. it is - of famine. there is no way for people to sleep. it is the - people to sleep. it is the largest ci

so there is a lot of tension around al—fashir, lots of rumours.ng for the population there. ~ . . . ., , there. and what are the challenges for our there. and what are the challenges for your work— there. and what are the challenges for your work getting _ there. and what are the challenges for your work getting the _ there. and what are the challenges for your work getting the medical l for your work getting the medical care that people need?— for your work getting the medical care that people need? already we are very much _ care that people need? already we are very much behind _ care that people need? already we are very much behind in _ care that people need? already we are very much behind in terms - care that people need? already we are very much behind in terms of l care that people need? already we are very much behind in terms of a medical response in north darfur and specifically in al—fashir. unfortunately we are speaking of a total population of around 4 million so this is a very big number. and unfortunately up to now, one year after

residents in al—fashir are said to be afraid for their lives should they attempt to flee. hands of the saf, afraid of being killed should they attempt to flee. this dire situation is compounded by a severe shortage of essential supplies, as deliveries of commercial goods and humanitarian aid have been heavily constrained by the fighting. the commissioner calls for an immediate de—escalation of this catastrophic situation, an end to the conflict that has ravished the country for more than a year now, and an investigation of all aleged violations and abuses of international human rights law and violations of international humanitarian law. let's get some of the day's other news now. officials in kenya have warned people to brace themselves for even heavier rainfall, as severe downpours continue to batter parts of east africa. at least 76 people have been killed by flooding in recent weeks — and more than 130,000 displaced. a tornado has ripped through the southern chinese city of guangzhou, killing at least five people — and injuring more than 30 others. officials said 140 f

the un security council expresses deep concern over an imminent attack on the sudanese city of al—fashire east — where the palestinian president says only the us can prevent an israeli attack on rafah, where more than a million have fled. efforts are under way to negotiate a truce between israel and hamas. the us secretary of state is meeting arab leaders

the un security council expresses deep concern over an imminent attack on the sudanese city of al—fashirby the paramilitary rapid support forces. in a statement, the un's spokesperson says any attacks will have �*devastating consequences�* for the civilians. the grand final of esl one gaming tournament is taking place in birmingham. one of the gaming teams will win a share of 800 thousand pounds prize money whilst competing in the multiplayer battle arena game — dota 2. now on bbc news, click. this week... speaks basic chinese. james is racing across the globe, testing the latest ai translation tools. we're in miami to see the data behind basketball. whilst you're there, why not grab yourself a beer and turn it into leather? sings operatically and we're on the stage helping musicians get used to what it feels like to get a standing ovation or a slow clap. how did it do that? thank you! i think we've heard enough. yeah. voice exercises ladies and gentlemen, - this is your call to take your places for the performance. places, please. places. ok, they're ready for you. good luck. thank you!

the un security council expresses deep concern over an imminent attack on the sudanese city of al—fashirnces" for the civilians. and thousands turn out for a massive street party after inter milan are crowned the footballing champions of italy. now it's time for today's sunday episode of newscast, newscast.

the un security council expresses deep concern over an imminent attack on the sudanese city of al—fashirby the paramilitary rapid support forces. in a statement, the un says attacks will have "devastating consequences" for the civilians. and thousands turn out for a massive street party after inter milan are crowned the footballing champions of italy. now it's time for today's sunday episode of newscast, newscast. newscast from the bbc. hello, it's laura in the studio. it's paddy in the studio. and it's henry in the studio. hooray! it's so nice to have you here with us. you tantalised us on the saturday episode that there was a scoop in the making. the scoop in the making ended up being a defection. yes, defection and defections are important because they are rare and defections are important because they really spooked political parties and in this case, a conservative mp until yesterday, was dan poulter, a part—time nhs doctor. he has decided that it is time for him to go from the conservative party and he didn'tjust sort of say, because i think i've had enough and they've gone in the