The UN Human Rights Council has given unanimous backing to a fresh, independent investigation into mass killings reported in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher. 'Our wake-up calls were not heeded. Bloodstains on the ground in el-Fasher have been photographed from space. The stain on the record of the international community is less visible, but no less damaging,' UN human rights chief Volker Türk stated at an emergency meeting in Geneva. Since the civil war began over two years ago, more than 150,000 people have been killed and approximately 12 million have been displaced.
The new investigation is mandated to identify those who ordered and carried out the massacre in el-Fasher, with potential findings set to be shared with the International Criminal Court. Türk expressed disappointment that the investigation's mandate does not address the role of countries allegedly sponsoring the conflict, such as the UAE and Iran. Meanwhile, the cash-strapped UN faces challenges in mounting a credible inquiry due to funding constraints.
The RSF has been accused of targeting non-Arab groups in el-Fasher, with disturbing digital evidence suggesting widespread atrocities. Mona Rishmawi, a member of the UN fact-finding mission, described the current situation as more devastating than the Janjaweed's genocide two decades ago, noting the extensive targeting of populated areas and refugee camps.
The G7 has condemned the escalating violence, declaring it the 'world's largest humanitarian crisis'. In light of these events, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for an end to the flow of weapons to the RSF, stressing the responsibility of nations contributing to the conflict.
As investigations proceed, the alarming situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, raising questions about international accountability and humanitarian efforts amidst a profound crisis.
The new investigation is mandated to identify those who ordered and carried out the massacre in el-Fasher, with potential findings set to be shared with the International Criminal Court. Türk expressed disappointment that the investigation's mandate does not address the role of countries allegedly sponsoring the conflict, such as the UAE and Iran. Meanwhile, the cash-strapped UN faces challenges in mounting a credible inquiry due to funding constraints.
The RSF has been accused of targeting non-Arab groups in el-Fasher, with disturbing digital evidence suggesting widespread atrocities. Mona Rishmawi, a member of the UN fact-finding mission, described the current situation as more devastating than the Janjaweed's genocide two decades ago, noting the extensive targeting of populated areas and refugee camps.
The G7 has condemned the escalating violence, declaring it the 'world's largest humanitarian crisis'. In light of these events, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for an end to the flow of weapons to the RSF, stressing the responsibility of nations contributing to the conflict.
As investigations proceed, the alarming situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, raising questions about international accountability and humanitarian efforts amidst a profound crisis.
