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Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief Deplores Killing of Dozens of Civilians in Kordofan

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Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep concern over the killing of dozens of civilians in Sudan's Kordofan region. The High Commissioner deplored the killing of at least 60 civilians by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan's Bara locality since 10 July, with civil society groups reporting up to 300 deaths. Additionally, airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have killed at least 23 civilians and injured over 30 others in West Kordofan. The UN Human Rights Chief urged the warring parties to ensure safe access to humanitarian aid, including through humanitarian pauses, and to prevent and repress violations of international law.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 60 civilians have been killed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan's Bara locality since 10 July, with civil society groups reporting up to 300 deaths.
  • Airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have killed at least 23 civilians and injured over 30 others in West Kordofan from 10 to 14 July.
  • The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, has expressed concern for the safety of civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur, following multiple RSF attacks on the besieged city in recent days.
  • The High Commissioner has renewed his calls on the warring parties to ensure safe, sustained and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid, including through humanitarian pauses, and to prevent and repress violations of international law.
  • All alleged violations must be fully and independently investigated, and those responsible brought to justice.

Statistics:

  • At least 60 civilians have been killed by the RSF in North Kordofan's Bara locality since 10 July.
  • Over 300 deaths have been reported by civil society groups in the same region.
  • At least 23 civilians have been killed and over 30 others injured in airstrikes by the SAF in West Kordofan from 10 to 14 July.
  • The UN Human Rights Chief has expressed concern for the safety of civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur, following multiple RSF attacks on the besieged city in recent days.

Sources:

  • United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

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