Global Leaders Urge Caution in Sudan Amid Escalating Violence and Human Rights Concerns

An international coalition of countries has warned at the United Nations Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) could imminently escalate an assault on the central city of el-Obeid, amid warnings of atrocities being committed in the region. Dozens of countries have voiced concerns about human rights abuses and violence against civilians by the RSF. The escalation has raised fears of a humanitarian crisis and calls for restraint from the international community. The situation remains volatile with ongoing clashes between government forces and the RSF.