Aid groups urge swift action to avert ‘atrocities’ in Sudan’s el-Obeid
Summary
Civil society groups are urgently asking the United Nations Human Rights Council to act quickly to stop possible violent attacks in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid. They warn that paramilitary forces called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) might soon launch an attack, risking serious human rights abuses.Key Facts
- Thirty-eight NGOs, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, signed an open letter asking for UN action to prevent violence in el-Obeid.
- The RSF has surrounded el-Obeid, a key city in South Kordofan, for months amid fighting with Sudan’s army since April 2023.
- The letter calls for an urgent UN debate, a fact-finding mission, and accountability for violations in Sudan.
- The RSF previously attacked el-Fasher in 2025, with incidents described as having genocide-like features.
- NGOs warn of a likely “imminent ground offensive” by the RSF and allied forces against el-Obeid.
- The letter urges condemning countries, like the United Arab Emirates, accused of supplying arms to the RSF. The UAE denies these claims.
- The ongoing conflict in Sudan has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than 12 million people.
- The NGOs demand an end to impunity for those committing or supporting serious violations under international law.
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