Sudan: UN Rights Chief Appeals for Greater Protection of Civilians in Besieged El Fasher
- The UN rights chief Volker Turk called on May 1, 2025, to end the three-year war between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces in Darfur, Sudan.
- The conflict began on April 15, 2023, following the RSF's split from the SAF, with recent RSF attacks on El Fasher worsening the humanitarian situation.
- RSF launched coordinated assaults three days ago killing at least 40 civilians, raising total deaths in North Darfur to over 540 in three weeks amid dire civilian conditions.
- Turk emphasized the urgent need to safeguard civilians enduring extremely harsh circumstances in and near El Fasher, while also denouncing alarming reports of extrajudicial killings occurring in Khartoum.
- Diplomatic efforts continue with UN envoy Ramtane Lamamra coordinating with Egyptian and Arab League officials to advance a Sudanese-led lasting peace process.
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“The Horror Unfolding Knows No Bounds”: U.N. Warns of Surging Hunger and Violence in Sudan
The U.N. human rights chief warned, “The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds,” as at least another 40 people were killed earlier this week in attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on the besieged city of El Fasher and Abu Shouk camp in North Darfur. Over 540 people have been reported killed in North Darfur over the past three weeks, though the actual death toll is likely much higher. The World Food Programme is warning time is running out to…
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