United Nations, April 18 -- Although regular operations have not been affected by the political crisis, the UN deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator told Council members that humanitarians across Sudan were "very concerned about the protection of civilians" - particularly in Darfur, where localized fighting is continuing. Security across the volatile Darfur region of Sudan has deteriorated since last week's military takeover in Khartoum, the UN Security Council heard, but the peacekeeping mission in Darfur has 'remained vigilant' in the face of rising violence. Jeremiah Mamabolo, Joint Special Representative for the UN-African Union Hybrid mission, UNAMID, updated members on events since the ousting of former president of 30 years, Omar al-...