Sudan Conflict Escalates: UN Human Rights Office Verifies Civilian Deaths

Strategic Insights -

The Sudan conflict has worsened significantly, with the United Nations human rights office verifying the killing of at least 60 civilians in North Kordofan's Bara locality by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have also carried out airstrikes, killing at least 23 civilians and causing over 30 injuries. The High Commissioner has expressed concern for the safety of civilians in El Fasher, where the RSF has conducted multiple attacks, including a ground attack that reportedly resulted in civilian casualties. The conflict has already caused immense suffering for the Sudanese people, and the High Commissioner urges those with influence to prevent further escalation and ensure parties uphold their obligations under international law.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN human rights office has verified the killing of at least 60 civilians in North Kordofan's Bara locality by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
  • The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have carried out airstrikes, killing at least 23 civilians and causing over 30 injuries.
  • The High Commissioner has expressed concern for the safety of civilians in El Fasher, where the RSF has conducted multiple attacks.
  • The conflict has displaced over 400 people and destroyed dozens of homes in North Darfur's Dar As Salam locality.
  • The El Fasher Maternity Hospital is overwhelmed, critically short-staffed, and severely under-resourced.
  • The lean season from now until October is compounding the food insecurity crisis by disrupting markets, limiting incomes, and raising food prices.

Statistics:

  • At least 60 civilians killed in North Kordofan's Bara locality by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
  • At least 23 civilians killed and over 30 injured in SAF airstrikes.
  • Over 400 people displaced and dozens of homes destroyed in North Darfur's Dar As Salam locality.
  • 5 children killed in El Fasher on 16 July.
  • 6 people killed at the Naivasha market in the famine-stricken Abu Shouk camp on 15 July.

Sources:

  • UN human rights office, OHCHR (http://www.ohchr.org/EN/pages/home.aspx)
  • High Commissioner's statement
  • Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
  • APO Group
  • UN News.