UN rights council orders probe of ‘appalling’ abuses in Sudan’s el-Fasher
Summary
The UN Human Rights Council has ordered an investigation into reports of serious human rights abuses in el-Fasher, Sudan. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces took control of the city and have been accused of committing mass killings and other atrocities. The investigation aims to identify those responsible and ensure accountability.Key Facts
- The UN Human Rights Council held a special session in Geneva to address the situation in el-Fasher, Sudan.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of el-Fasher after an 18-month siege.
- Nearly 100,000 people have fled the city due to violence and alleged human rights abuses.
- Reports include mass killings, sexual violence, abductions, and attacks on health facilities.
- The RSF has denied targeting civilians, attributing violence to rogue actors.
- The UN's Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan will investigate and report on the abuses.
- The UN and other groups urge for a humanitarian corridor to assist trapped civilians.
- The International Criminal Court is gathering evidence for potential future prosecutions.
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