Update: World Leaders Urged To Protect Sudan City El-Obeid From Rapid Support Forces Attack

Bracing For Atrocities: US Sounds Alarm As Paramilitary Forces Encircle Key Sudanese City

The United States government has raised an urgent alarm over troop movements in Sudan, warning that mass atrocities may be imminent around the city of El Obeid. According to an official press statement released on June 22, 2026, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied groups are currently gathering troops around the strategic city. [] Bracing For Atrocities: US Sounds Alarm As Paramilitary Forces Encircle Key Sudanese City

Sudan: civil society calls on UN rights council to urgently address the situation in El Obeid

On 26 June 2026, 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. To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the () - Sudan

Sudan: UN Warns of an 'Imminent Risk of Mass Atrocities' in Sudan's Kordofan

[RFI] In Sudan, NGOs and the UN have warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in El-Obeid, a major city in North Kordofan. This comes as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) step up their campaign against the regular army in the region.

US warns of atrocities in Sudan’s El Obeid, excludes military solution

The United States on Monday articulated its deep concern over information that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and affiliated combatants are massing forces around El Obeid in Sudan. Washington says the reinforcement increases the risk of violence against civilians, including attacks on infrastructure, and further escalation of the conflict in El Obeid and the Kordofan region. The U.S. resonated the warning by the UN and the EU, saying [] US warns of atrocities in Sudan’s El Obeid, excludes military solution

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

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

UNSC raises alarm over 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan

The U.N. Security Council warned Saturday of an 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan and called on paramilitary forces surrounding the city of el-Obeid to halt their advance...

Let’s Name the Country That’s Financing Mass Murder

Last year, human rights experts warned for many months that a brutal militia was about to overrun a major Sudanese city, El Fasher, and massacre inhabitants. President Trump and other world leaders mostly shrugged. The militia went ahead and overran El Fasher, slaughtering some 60,000 people in a few weeks. Now the same militia is []

500,000 orang awam berdepan bahaya besar di Sudan

NEW YORK: Tabung Kanak-Kanak Antarabangsa Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNICEF) memberi amaran kira-kira 500,000 orang awam berdepan bahaya besar di bandar El-Obeid di ibu negeri Kordofan Utara, Sudan, ketika pertempuran sengit yang berterusan memaksa keluarga dan kanak-kanak melarikan diri. Agensi itu berkata, orang awam terutamanya kanak-kanak berisiko terbunuh, cedera, kehilangan tempat tinggal atau menjadi mangsa pelanggaran ... Read more The post 500,000 orang awam berdepan bahaya besar di Sudan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes

El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSFFatima is losing count of the number of drone attacks on the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan, but says the attacks this past weekend were the most violent so far.The drones hit schools and fuel stations, killing more than 20 people, including students, she says. “Over the past few months, seeing 40 or 45 drones is the norm. You can literally count them,” said the aid volunteer, whose name has been changed for fear of retribution. Continue reading...

Sudan: UN warns of imminent risk of mass atrocities in El Obeid

The United Nations Security Council has warned of an “imminent risk of mass atrocities” in The post Sudan: UN warns of imminent risk of mass atrocities in El Obeid appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

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.

Exclusive: In Africa, A City Waits For The Massacre Everyone Sees Coming

In Sudan, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militants are closing in on the strategic city of El Obeid. Experts and rights groups have warned of a genocide-like event, similar to what unfolded in El...

News24 | Sudan: Fears of atrocities as RSF surrounds key city

As Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur’s el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed?

Egypt warns of imminent humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan’s El Obeid

Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy voiced deep concern over dangerous situation in the Sudanese city of El Obeid, in North Kordofan State as more than 500,000 civilians, including tens of thousands of displaced people are under siege and facing continued drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement on Tuesday, the [] The post Egypt warns of imminent humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan’s El Obeid appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Sudan: atrocity alert as RSF rings El Obeid

Warnings are mounting that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) could carry out new mass atrocities as the paramilitary army prepares an assault on the government-held city of El Obeid in North Kordofan state. After the UN secretary-general and human rights chief sounded the alarm, the African Union and several governments also warned of the extreme danger facing civilians if the UAE-backed rebels capture the city. The warnings have drawn comparisons with El Fasher and the nearby Zam Zam displacement camp in Darfur, which saw general massacres after they fell to the RSF last year. Reports suggest the RSF has moved substantial reinforcements to its siege of El Obeid, while stepping up drone strikes on the city. A crossroads linking RSF-controlled Darfur with government-held Sudan, El Obeid was under RSF siege until the Sudanese Armed Forces broke the blockade last year, but it is now being encircled once again. (Map: PCL)

Fears grow for civilians as paramilitary group closes in on strategic Sudanese city

Paramilitary attacks on a city of a half-million people in Sudan have raised international alarm that mass violence against civilians might follow

Washington warns of further US sanctions against Sudan’s Islamist movement

The US administration has issued a strong warning to Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood movement and its... The post Washington warns of further US sanctions against Sudan’s Islamist movement appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.

UK Fails to Sanction UAE Despite Fears of Imminent Mass Slaughter in Sudan

Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper has said a militia accused of genocide must halt its attacks on the city of El Obeid in Sudan amid fears of mass slaughter – but still won’t call on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to stop arming and funding the killing. The UK last week convened an emergency debate on []

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.

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.

Campaigners call for end to conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan

Human rights campaigners and authorities have called for an end to conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan, saying urgent action is needed to protect survivors and ensure justice. The call was made during a two-day event in Juba organized by the Center for Inclusive Governance, Peace, and Justice (CIGP), aimed at strengthening advocacy against conflict-related [] The post Campaigners call for end to conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan appeared first on Eye Radio.

Sudan’s RSF committed ethnic cleansing, says Amnesty

The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their attack on El-Fasher city between 2024 and 2025, Amnesty International alleged Wednesday. Sudan has been mired since April 2023 in a brutal war between the army and the RSF, which has killed tens of thousands and forced millions to flee, according to the United Nations. Both sides have been accused of atrocities, with a UN independent fact-finding mission in February concluding...

Seven European Countries Call for Immediate End to Violence in Sudan's El Obeid

Berlin, June 24 (QNA) - Germany, along with six other European countries, warned of an imminent escalation in the Sudanese city of El Obeid, calling on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to halt its attack immediately, allow civilians to leave safely, and ensure rapid, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access.

Türkiye urges concrete action against external actors backing RSF in Sudan

Turkish Ambassador to Khartoum Fatih Yildiz says recent RSF attacks in El Obeid alarming, highlights reconstruction, investment opportunities in Sudan

Egypt Calls for Humanitarian Truce, Nationwide Ceasefire in Sudan

Egypt called on the U.N. Human Rights Council on Friday to push for an immediate humanitarian truce and a comprehensive ceasefire in Sudan, according to Al Qahera News. The appeal comes as fighting between Sudan's rival military factions continues to fuel one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.

Risk of Widespread Atrocities, Mass Killings in Sudan

Members of the UN Security Council, in a press statement, expressing grave concern over reports of the large-scale deployment of Rapid Support Forces around the city of Al-Obeid, warned of the possibility of a ground attack on the city and called for an immediate halt to attacks and the protection of civilians.

Sanaa warns UN over dangers of Israeli presence in Somaliland

SANAA, June 22 (YPA) – Sanaa’s military leadership has issued a stark warning to the United Nations regarding what it described as a “dangerous” Israeli presence in the so-called “Somaliland,” considering it a direct threat to regional security and a hostile military posture against Yemen and the region. The warning was delivered by Major General []

UNSC Warns 500,000 Civilians Face Atrocity Risk in Sudan After 10 Days of RSF Drone Strikes 

The UN Security Council and a coalition of [] The post UNSC Warns 500,000 Civilians Face Atrocity Risk in Sudan After 10 Days of RSF Drone Strikes appeared first on The Media Line.

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.

THE GRASSROOTS POWER MOVE: PLU Mobiliser Sophia Kenyanji, Ssebuufu, Twalla, and Kirabira Rally Behind Community Engagement Agenda

By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda (mugenyijj@gmail.com) KAMPALA, UGANDA — In a strategic alignment aimed at reshaping local mobilization, Kampala Metropolitan Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Mobiliser, Hajjati Sophia Kenyanji, has partnered with prominent businessman Hajji Mohammad Ssebuufu, newly appointed PLU Secretary General Hajj Fadil Twalla, and Federation of Uganda Social Media Influencers (FUSMI) CEO Edison [] The post THE GRASSROOTS POWER MOVE: PLU Mobiliser Sophia Kenyanji, Ssebuufu, Twalla, and Kirabira Rally Behind Community Engagement Agenda appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.