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UN sounds alarm over human rights catastrophe in Sudan’s el-Obeid city
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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/
International Federation for Human Rights
· Jun 29, 2026
Sudan: Civil society calls on United Nations Human Rights Council to urgently address the situation in El Obeid
On 26 June 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) together with a group of Sudanese and International organisations asked the United Nations Human Rights Council to urgently address the situation in and around El Obeid, North Kordofan, in Sudan and to take bold steps towards atrocity prevention and accountability. Given signs of an imminent attack on the city by the Rapid Support Forces, urgent action is required to prevent atrocities to be committed. Read the Open Letter () - Sudan / News
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.
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.
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
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 4, 2026
Sudan conflict: UN says 45 civilians killed in el-Obeid in June
The UN says El Obeid in North Kordofan, Sudan is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with 45 civilians killed, over 100,000 displaced, and repeated drone strikes. Plan International’s Arjmand Hussain warns of severe shortages of food, water, and shelter. 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 #Sudan #ElObeid #NorthKordofan #HumanitarianCrisis #UN #DroneStrikes #Displacement #ArjmandHussain #PlanInternational #FoodShortage #AlJazeeraEnglish
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Related coverage for "UN sounds alarm over human rights catastrophe in Sudan’s el-Obeid city": Reuters — LIVE: UN Human rights council debate the situation in Sudan's al-Obeid. International Federation for Human Rights — Sudan: Civil society calls on United Nations Human Rights Council to urgently address the situation in El Obeid. Al-Monitor — Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk. Modern Diplomacy — Why Is the UN Investigating Alleged Atrocities in Sudan’s Al Obeid?. Investing.com — Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan’s al-Obeid, says UN’s Turk. Al Jazeera English — Sudan conflict: UN says 45 civilians killed in el-Obeid in June