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UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on Sudan

UK statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Sudan

Mr President,

皇冠体育app situation in Sudan is beyond devastating. 皇冠体育app Fact-Finding Mission鈥檚 report is a harrowing read and makes clear the importance of keeping Sudan on the Human Rights Council鈥檚 agenda.

As the High Commissioner said yesterday, over 20,000 are estimated to have been killed and indiscriminate killings have continued unabated.

皇冠体育app Rapid Support Forces have carried out attacks against civilians and perpetrated widespread sexual violence. 皇冠体育app fighting has meant famine is now taking hold in many parts of the country. And because of this appalling human rights situation, almost 11 million people have fled their homes 鈥� across the country or pouring into neighbouring states.

However, both the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces continue to seek a military outcome to this conflict. 皇冠体育appre is little sign of peace and violations continue relentlessly. Despite recent efforts to open humanitarian corridors, people are desperate for food, medical supplies, and basic services.

Mr President,

is the only independent investigative body documenting and reporting these violations. 皇冠体育appir work must continue to ensure justice for these victims.

We call on both parties to adhere to their obligations under international law. 皇冠体育app Sudanese people are calling for peace, for reconciliation and for accountability. We must work together to answer that call.

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Published 10 September 2024