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Impending human-rights disaster: UN fears for Sudan’s al-Obeid
The U.N.’s human-rights chief Volker Türk warned of disaster as reports showed Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia could escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #sudan #rapidsupportforces #rsf #alobeid #unitednations #volkerturk Read the story here: https://reut.rs/44ncrMU 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
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Investing.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan’s al-Obeid, says UN’s Turk
Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan’s al-Obeid, says UN’s Turk
Reuters
· Jul 3, 2026
LIVE: UN Human rights council debate the situation in Sudan's al-Obeid
The U.N. Human Rights Council holds an urgent debate on the situation in Sudan, as paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allies are massing forces around the city of al-Obeid, which could result in an escalation of the conflict. #UN #HumanRights #RapidSupportForces #Sudan #alObeid #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 6, 2026
Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid?
Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating civil war since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has displaced millions of people, triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and led to widespread allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Al [] The post Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Arise News
· Jul 3, 2026
UN Warns Of Looming Human Rights Catastrophe In Sudan’s Al-Obeid
The United Nations warns a looming human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan’s al-Obeid, calling for immediate international action to protect civilians.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 3, 2026
Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk
GENEVA, July 3 (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights chief on Friday said another human rights catastrophe was unfolding in Sudan, in the city of al-Obeid in North Kordofan, and urged the world to act.The signs from al-Obeid are clear and unmistakable: Another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan, this time in the capital of the strategic state of North Kordofan, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights Volker Turk told delegates in Geneva during an urgent debate at the U.N. human rights council on the situation in the region.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 29, 2026
Sudan's el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse
Sudan's el-Obeid faces mass atrocities, like el-Fasher in 2025, the UN warns. After attacking el-Fasher, the RSF is now besieging el-Obeid, while community survival systems that helped people survive before teeter near collapse. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan speaks to people there. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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Related coverage for "Impending human-rights disaster: UN fears for Sudan’s al-Obeid": Investing.com — Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan’s al-Obeid, says UN’s Turk. Reuters — LIVE: UN Human rights council debate the situation in Sudan's al-Obeid. Modern Diplomacy — Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid?. Arise News — UN Warns Of Looming Human Rights Catastrophe In Sudan’s Al-Obeid. Al-Monitor — Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk. Al Jazeera English — Sudan's el-Obeid: Life on the edge of collapse