UN issues 'red alert' over human rights catastrophe in Sudan's El-Obeid
Summary
The United Nations has issued a "red alert" about a worsening human rights crisis in El-Obeid, Sudan, warning that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may soon attack the city. Civilians have lived under siege-like conditions for 18 months, facing drone strikes and shortages of power and water as fighting continues between the RSF and the Sudanese army.Key Facts
- The UN rights chief, Volker Turk, called the situation in El-Obeid a "human rights catastrophe" and urged global leaders to act quickly.
- El-Obeid is a city of about 500,000 people, hosting nearly 100,000 refugees displaced by civil war.
- The conflict started in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF.
- The RSF controls parts of western Darfur, while the army controls eastern regions; El-Obeid lies on a key route between these areas.
- Recent drone attacks have hit El-Obeid’s power station and fuel depots, causing blackouts and water shortages.
- The UN fears the upcoming assault could mirror the deadly RSF attack on El-Fasher city last year, where thousands died and atrocities happened.
- A draft resolution at the UN Human Rights Council calls for an immediate ceasefire by all parties involved.
- Foreign countries are said to be benefiting from the conflict, though local leaders bear most responsibility for the suffering.
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