EL-OBEID, SUDAN – A dire warning emerged from Sudan this week as civil society groups sounded the alarm over the potential for mass atrocities in the city of el-Obeid.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, has been surrounding el-Obeid since April 2023, raising fears that an impending ground offensive could lead to a humanitarian crisis.
Amidst the ongoing conflict, thirty-eight NGOs, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, issued an urgent open letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The letter called for bold action to prevent further atrocities and hold accountable those responsible for violations in Sudan.
El-Obeid, a strategic hub in the South Kordofan region, has been under siege-like conditions for 18 months, with severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Officials commented on the matter.
The NGOs have demanded an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council, a fact-finding mission, and accountability for all violations committed in Sudan. They have also called on countries at the council to condemn external actors supporting the warring parties, including the United Arab Emirates, which has been accused of supplying arms to the RSF.
The international community must act swiftly to prevent further human rights abuses and protect the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.
The situation in el — Obeid is a call to action for the global community to take a stand against atrocity crimes and uphold human rights.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: aljazeera
Source: AFP
