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U.N. briefing warns capture of El Fasher, expanded drone strikes heighten risk of mass atrocities in Sudan
Summary
An unnamed U.N. representative told the Security Council that the Rapid Support Forces captured El Fasher in North Darfur after more than 500 days under siege and that the shift in control has heightened the risk of mass atrocities and a broader humanitarian crisis.
An unnamed U.N. representative told the Security Council that the Rapid Support Forces captured El Fasher in North Darfur after more than 500 days under siege and that the shift in control has "marked a significant shift in the security dynamics." The representative said drone strikes by both parties have affected new states and that no part of Sudan is beyond reach.
The representative said the humanitarian and protection needs are growing and warned of "the risk of mass atrocities, ethnically targeted violence, and further violations of international humanitarian law," singling out El Fasher for immediate concern. The U.N. Human Rights Office has, the representative said,…
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