UN sounds ‘red alert’ over human rights catastrophe in Sudan’s el-Obeid
Summary
The United Nations warned that a serious human rights crisis is happening in el-Obeid, a city in Sudan, due to ongoing fighting between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UN called on world leaders to quickly act to stop violence and prevent more suffering in the city.Key Facts
- The UN human rights chief Volker Turk said another catastrophe is unfolding in el-Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan.
- Civilians have faced siege-like conditions and drone attacks for 18 months during fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF.
- El-Obeid has about 500,000 people, including nearly 100,000 refugees displaced by the civil war.
- The city is important because it lies on a route connecting areas controlled by the RSF and the army.
- Recent drone attacks have targeted the city’s power station and fuel supplies, causing blackouts and water shortages.
- Between June 6 and June 28, UN data shows at least 45 people were killed and 41 injured in 15 drone attacks.
- The UN Human Rights Council held an urgent meeting on the crisis after a request from the United Kingdom and other European countries.
- European countries plan to propose a resolution to try to address and prevent further atrocities.
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