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Sudan: UN Cites "Human Rights Catastrophe" in Al-Obeid
3 Jul
Summary
- UN warns of a human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's Al-Obeid.
- Civilians face siege-like conditions with critical water shortages.
- At least 45 civilians killed in 15 drone strikes between June 6-28.
A grave human rights situation is unfolding in Al-Obeid, Sudan, according to the United Nations human rights chief. He described the events in the North Kordofan capital as an "unfolding human rights catastrophe."
Delegates were informed that civilians have been under siege-like conditions for the past 18 months. This dire situation is exacerbated by critical shortages of clean water and relentless drone strikes as warring factions battle for control around the city.
Between June 6 and June 28, the UN human rights office recorded at least 45 civilian deaths and 41 injuries resulting from 15 drone strikes in and near Al-Obeid. An urgent debate at the UN human rights council has been called to address the escalating conflict.
