Khartoum, Sudan — International Alarm Over Sudan’s El-Obeid Atrocities A coalition of nations has sounded the alarm at the United Nations Human Rights Council, warning of a potential escalation in atrocities in Sudan’s El-Obeid, a central city under intense conflict.
The warning follows reports of drone strikes and the displacement of millions. El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, has become a focal point in the ongoing civil war, which erupted in April 2023.
The conflict, primarily between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has displaced nearly 14 million people, triggered ethnic bloodshed, and exacerbated humanitarian crises.
According to reports, the international coalition, which includes Norway, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sierra Leone, warned of the urgent risks of atrocities and deliberate killings in Sudan.
The group expressed grave concern over the potential for the RSF to escalate its assault on El — Obeid, with an estimated 500,000 civilians at risk of falling victim to large-scale atrocities.
The coalition’s warning followed recent reports of ten consecutive days of drone strikes in El Obeid and North Kordofan, which have killed at least 50 civilians and caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure. Widespread credible reports of ethnically targeted violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, have added to the alarm. “The Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF have been engaged in a conflict that has led to massive displacement, ethnic violence, and a humanitarian crisis,” said a statement from the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan.
“We are gravely alarmed by the urgent risks of atrocities and deliberate killings in Sudan. ” The UN has previously reported on the RSF’s involvement in attacks that bear the hallmark of genocidal violence, raising serious concerns over the group’s actions.
The international community is calling for maximum pressure on both the RSF and the SAF to prevent such events.
The Sudanese civil war has deep roots, with a complex web of political, ethnic, and religious tensions fueling the conflict.
The situation in El — Obeid is particularly concerning due to the high concentration of internally displaced persons and the risk of further escalation. “The coalition of countries is urging all states to apply maximum pressure on the RSF and its foes, the Sudanese Armed Forces, to prevent atrocities and protect civilians,” the statement continued.
“We also reiterate the need for unhindered humanitarian access.
” As the situation in Sudan remains volatile, the international community is closely monitoring developments in El-Obeid and calling for immediate action to prevent further suffering.
The urgency of the situation is clear, with millions of lives hanging in the balance.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: aljazeera
Source: Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters
