Sudan: Unlawful Attacks on Civilians, Infrastructure

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Houses on fire, southwest of Abu Shouk camp. © Darfur Network for Human Rights, May 2024. (Nairobi) – Sudan’s warring parties’ recent unlawful attacks in North Darfur’s El Fasher have killed hundreds of civilians and forced tens of thousands to flee, as thousands in and around the city face starvation, Human Rights Watch said today. The United Nations secretary-general should act on the UN Security Council’s resolution 2736 and urgently work with the African Union (AU) to deploy a civilian protection mission. Governments should support the International…

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