- The United Nations Human Rights Council is due to hold an urgent meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to address the human rights situation in and around el-Obeid, North Kordofan, amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, following warnings that about 500,000 civilians are at risk of large-scale atrocities.
- The urgent debate follows an official request submitted by a core group of countries comprising Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom.
- In their request, the countries warned of a potential escalation in violence, saying approximately 500,000 civilians are at risk of being targeted in large-scale atrocities.
- They also cited increasing drone strikes that have destroyed civilian infrastructure, resulting in severe fuel and water shortages, while siege-like conditions have left thousands of people trapped in el-Obeid and cut off from basic services.
- The group said it would submit a draft resolution for adoption by members of the Human Rights Council following the debate.
The United Nations Human Rights Council is set to hold an urgent meeting in Geneva, prompted by a request from Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom, to address the escalating crisis in Sudan.12
The request highlights that approximately 500,000 civilians are at risk of large-scale atrocities due to the ongoing conflict.3
The situation has worsened with increasing drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, leading to severe shortages of fuel and water.4
Thousands are trapped in el-Obeid, facing siege-like conditions that cut them off from essential services.
Following the debate, the group plans to submit a draft resolution for adoption by the Human Rights Council members, aiming to address the urgent humanitarian needs and protect vulnerable populations in the region.5
“The UN Human Rights Council is set to hold an urgent meeting to discuss the human rights situation in Sudan. This follows warnings from a group of countries about the risk of large-scale atrocities affecting approximately 500,000 civilians.”
