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Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Sparks Security Council Debate

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The United Nations Security Council convened in emergency consultations yesterday to address the deteriorating humanitarian and political situation in Sudan. The meeting, requested by Denmark and the UK, focused on recent violence in North Darfur and the Kordofan region. Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tirk provided updates on the severe security challenges and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Security Council meeting was convened in response to the worsening humanitarian and political situation in Sudan, with a focus on recent violence in North Darfur and the Kordofan region.
  • Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tirk provided updates on the severe security challenges, including fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
  • The OHCHR has verified the killing of at least 60 civilians by RSF forces in Bara, North Kordofan, since 10 July, with some metrics suggesting a death toll of 200 or more.
  • SAF airstrikes have resulted in numerous civilian deaths and injuries, with local emergency committees condemning the repeated targeting of civilians and shelter sites as war crimes.
  • Sudan's Prime Minister, Dr Kamil El Tayeb Idris, is continuing to form a 22-member technocratic government, while the RSF-led Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) has announced a parallel government in Nyala, South Darfur.
  • The Security Council is working on a draft statement responding to the announcement of the parallel government and reaffirming Sudan's territorial integrity.

Statistics:

  • At least 60 civilians have been killed by RSF forces in Bara, North Kordofan, since 10 July [1].
  • The death toll in North Kordofan is believed to be as high as 200 or more [2].
  • SAF airstrikes have resulted in numerous civilian deaths and injuries [3].
  • A total of 22 members are part of the technocratic government formed by Dr Kamil El Tayeb Idris [4].
  • The RSF-led Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) has announced a 15-member Presidential Council, with Mohamed 'Hemedti' Dagalo as president, and Abdelaziz El Hilu as vice president [5].

Sources:

[1] https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-media-forum-rsf-drone-strikes-on-port-sudan-expose-saf-defences

[2] https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/yale-hrl-report-corroborates-rsf-massacre-in-north-kordofan

[3] https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/civilians-targeted-in-west-and-north-kordofan-amid-saf-airstrikes-rsf-clashes

[4] https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/aus-support-for-new-sudan-pm-sparks-uproar-among-political-and-armed-groups

[5] https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-founding-alliance-names-president-and-vp

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