By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on P.M. News
The UN international fact-finding mission on Sudan is warning of worsening risks to civilians, particularly in El Obeid, where drones and restrictions are disrupting essential services. It says attacks are spreading to other regions and that the risk of atrocities is increasing, according to P.M. News.
The UN International Fact-Finding Mission warns of drone attacks attributed to the Rapid Support Forces and arbitrary arrests in El Obeid, Sudan. Civilians, essential services and displacement sites remain exposed, it says in a report published on Wednesday.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Radio Tamazuj ·
Independent UN-mandated investigators are warning of drone attacks attributed to the Rapid Support Forces and arbitrary arrests carried out by the Sudanese army in El Obeid. Civilians remain caught between these two threats, according to the investigators cited by UN News.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: UN News ·
The European Commission warns of worsening hunger in Sudan as the conflict continues to deteriorate the humanitarian situation. It calls on donors and humanitarian partners to quickly strengthen relief operations and expand their reach, according to a statement reported by Baj News.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Baj News ·
The Coalition for the Prevention of Atrocities and Justice in Sudan is warning of the risk of new large-scale atrocities, a year after El-Fasher was captured by paramilitary forces. Refugees describe the violence they endured, and the coalition is calling for a repeat of the crimes to be prevented, according to France 24.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: France 24 ·
Sudanese army retakes Hibila in South KordofanThe Sudanese army reportedly retook control of Hibila in South Kordofan state, according to sources cited by Baj News. The military advance was reportedly recorded on Thursday, as the region remains affected by the conflict between Sudanese forces and paramilitaries.
Somalia adopts law against sexual violenceThe Somali Parliament has passed a new law aimed at combating sexual violence, replacing a criminal framework dating from 1962. The reform responds to calls from associations that considered the old framework unsuitable, explains Sofia Rajab, programme manager at the NGO Legal Action Worldwide, according to France 24.The week in Africa
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