Fears of new massacre in Sudan’s el-Obeid: What do we know?
Summary
The UN Human Rights Council will hold a meeting about the crisis in el-Obeid, Sudan, where fighting and drone attacks threaten many civilians. The city is under siege by the Rapid Support Forces, raising fears of mass killings and a major humanitarian disaster.Key Facts
- El-Obeid is the capital of North Kordofan state in Sudan and a key link between Khartoum and the Darfur region.
- About 500,000 people live there, including nearly 100,000 displaced by violence elsewhere.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have attacked civilian areas and damaged hospitals, schools, power stations, and fuel depots.
- Food prices in el-Obeid have increased by up to 300 percent due to the siege.
- The RSF’s military buildup and drone attacks have escalated, raising fears of mass killings like those in el-Fasher.
- More than 6,000 people were reportedly killed in the first three days when el-Fasher fell.
- Sudanese officials deny rejecting a US proposal to end the war, though political talks have stalled.
- A coalition of 46 groups has urged for a humanitarian truce to prevent a catastrophe.
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