A senior United Nations official has issued a warning about the escalating violence against civilians in Sudan, describing it as “verging on pure evil.” The humanitarian crisis in the country is worsening, with ethnic violence intensifying in the western region of Darfur.
On April 15, a war broke out between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), following weeks of heightened tension over a plan to integrate forces as part of a transition from military rule to civilian democracy.
Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the top U.N. aid official in Sudan, expressed concern over the unrelenting reports of sexual- and gender-based violence, forced disappearance, arbitrary detentions, and grave violations of human and children’s rights. She emphasized that the protection of civilians remains a major concern in the face of these atrocities.
Nkweta-Salami highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian help and protection, as more than half of the population, or approximately 25 million people, require assistance. Over six million people have been displaced within Sudan or in neighboring countries.
Recent reports have indicated an increase in violence and attacks against civilians in Darfur, including what appears to be ethnically driven attacks. People fleeing to Chad have reported a surge in ethnically motivated killings in West Darfur as the RSF seized control of the main army base in the state capital, El Geneina.
Michelle Nichols reported on the situation, with the article edited by Sandra Maler.
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