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UN Human Rights Council 62: Joint Statement on Escalating Atrocity Risks in El Obeid, Sudan
By Government of Albania at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
. Delivered by Norway, a member of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan. Mr President, This statement is on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan and 21 other states. We support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and welcome his latest report. We
Key takeaway Mr President, This statement is on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan and 21 other states.
Why this matters
The joint statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan and 21 other states highlights the urgent need for international intervention to prevent further atrocities in El Obeid, Sudan. The situation on the ground is dire, with at least 50 civilians killed and significant damage to civilian infrastructure in just ten days of drone strikes. The call for the Rapid Support Forces to immediately cease their assault and for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law is crucial to preventing the escalation of violence. The fact that approximately 500,000 civilians, including over 100,000 internally displaced persons, are at risk of falling victim to large-scale atrocities underscores the need for swift action. The international community's response to this crisis will be closely watched, particularly in terms of applying pressure on the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces to protect civilians and allow humanitarian access.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . Delivered by Norway, a member of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan. Mr President, This statement is on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan and 21 other states. We support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and welcome his latest report. We
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