Dozens of countries warn of atrocities amid escalation in Sudan’s el-Obeid
Summary
A group of countries has warned the United Nations that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may soon increase attacks on the city of el-Obeid, risking serious violence and killings. The coalition called for pressure on both the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces to stop harm to civilians and allow humanitarian aid.Key Facts
- The warning was delivered by Norway on behalf of a coalition including Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sierra Leone, and 21 other countries.
- About 500,000 people in Sudan are at risk of large-scale violence in the el-Obeid area.
- El-Obeid has faced heavy fighting, drone strikes for ten days killing at least 50 civilians, and damage to important civilian buildings.
- Sudan’s army controls central and eastern regions, while the RSF controls Darfur in the west; both are fighting over the Kordofan region.
- The RSF took control of el-Fasher in Darfur in October after an 18-month siege.
- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned of a likely worsening of human rights abuses and called for urgent international action.
- The United States and rights groups have accused the RSF of genocide in West Darfur, which the RSF denies.
- The coalition urged all countries to help protect civilians, prevent further atrocities including sexual violence, and ensure humanitarian access.
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