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Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN

Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN

Summary

The United Nations says there is a serious human rights crisis happening in the city of al-Obeid in Sudan. The city is caught in ongoing fighting between Sudan’s army and a paramilitary group, which is causing many problems for the people who live there.

Key Facts

  • Al-Obeid is the capital city of North Kordofan state in Sudan.
  • Fighting has been going on for more than three years between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
  • The conflict has caused a large humanitarian crisis.
  • The United Nations human rights chief described the situation as a human rights catastrophe.
  • The UN warns that there is a pattern of serious abuses happening.
  • The UN is calling for the world to take action to help the people in al-Obeid.
  • The situation is part of a broader war affecting Sudan.
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