Geneva – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warned on Friday that Sudanese civilians are in greater danger than ever as ethnically motivated attacks and hate speech by the warring parties become “increasingly common”. “As the Sudanese Armed Forces [SAF] and rapid aid force [RSF] Fight for control at all costs in that … Read more
Human Rights Watch has found that African governments continue to unfairly arrest political opponents, critics, activists, and journalists. The rights group also says armed forces and armed groups in some African countries have targeted civilians, killing them and driving them from their homes. The conflicts in Sudan and Ethiopia feature prominently in a Human Rights … Read more
Cairo – Sudan’s army and its allies have retaken a strategic town from the rebel Rapid Support Forces, officials said Saturday, dealing a major blow to the notorious paramilitary group which the United States has targeted in the country’s ongoing civil war. Was accused of committing genocide. The recapture of the city of Wad Medani, … Read more
On Monday, the United States accused Russia at the UN Security Council of fueling the civil war in Sudan by funding both warring sides. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US ambassador to the UN, told the council, “Russia chose obstruction: standing alone as it voted to put civilians in danger while funding both sides of the conflict.” … Read more
United Nations – The United States accused Russia at the United Nations on Monday of funding two warring parties in Sudan, a clear step away from Washington’s previous claims that Moscow is playing a role on both sides of the conflict to pursue its political objectives. Is fulfilling. The war broke out in April 2023 … Read more