UN Security Council Slams 'Horrifying' Mass Killings in Sudan as Diplomatic Pressure Mounts
The United Nations security council has issued a scathing condemnation of mass killings by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's city of El Fasher, with diplomats and senior UN officials describing the situation as "horrifying" and "chaotic".
Reports of ethnically targeted killings and summary executions have prompted an emergency session of the security council, which has urged the international community to take immediate action to protect civilians. The UN human rights office has documented widespread and serious human rights violations in El Fasher, including mass killings and arbitrary detentions.
The situation on the ground is dire, with tens of thousands of people fleeing the city, where civilians face extortion, violence, and abduction. The reported killing of nearly 500 people at a Saudi maternity hospital has been particularly shocking, according to Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator.
The UN security council's condemnation of the atrocities is significant, as it marks one of the first times the organisation has directly blamed the RSF for committing genocide. However, diplomatic calls for the UN to take a stronger stance on the matter have been muted, with some countries hesitant to impose targeted sanctions or recognising the UAE's involvement in the conflict.
The UK Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty has called for an immediate ban on all UK arms sales to the UAE until it is proven that any previous exports had not been transferred to Sudan for use by the RSF. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch has urged targeted sanctions against the UAE leadership.
As the international community struggles to respond to the crisis in El Fasher, the situation remains precarious, with no safe passage for civilians to leave the city and widespread reports of human rights abuses. The UN's emergency session of the security council has highlighted the urgent need for action to protect civilians and bring an end to the atrocities being committed by the RSF.
The UAE's response to the allegations has been dismissive, with officials categorically denying any involvement in the conflict or providing support to the RSF. However, with the international community weighing in on the matter, it remains to be seen whether diplomatic pressure will ultimately drive a change in behaviour from the UAE and its allies.
The United Nations security council has issued a scathing condemnation of mass killings by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's city of El Fasher, with diplomats and senior UN officials describing the situation as "horrifying" and "chaotic".
Reports of ethnically targeted killings and summary executions have prompted an emergency session of the security council, which has urged the international community to take immediate action to protect civilians. The UN human rights office has documented widespread and serious human rights violations in El Fasher, including mass killings and arbitrary detentions.
The situation on the ground is dire, with tens of thousands of people fleeing the city, where civilians face extortion, violence, and abduction. The reported killing of nearly 500 people at a Saudi maternity hospital has been particularly shocking, according to Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator.
The UN security council's condemnation of the atrocities is significant, as it marks one of the first times the organisation has directly blamed the RSF for committing genocide. However, diplomatic calls for the UN to take a stronger stance on the matter have been muted, with some countries hesitant to impose targeted sanctions or recognising the UAE's involvement in the conflict.
The UK Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty has called for an immediate ban on all UK arms sales to the UAE until it is proven that any previous exports had not been transferred to Sudan for use by the RSF. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch has urged targeted sanctions against the UAE leadership.
As the international community struggles to respond to the crisis in El Fasher, the situation remains precarious, with no safe passage for civilians to leave the city and widespread reports of human rights abuses. The UN's emergency session of the security council has highlighted the urgent need for action to protect civilians and bring an end to the atrocities being committed by the RSF.
The UAE's response to the allegations has been dismissive, with officials categorically denying any involvement in the conflict or providing support to the RSF. However, with the international community weighing in on the matter, it remains to be seen whether diplomatic pressure will ultimately drive a change in behaviour from the UAE and its allies.
I mean, what's new, right? Mass killings, humanitarian crisis... it's like Groundhog Day for Sudan 
. Can't say I'm surprised, though. Politicians all over the world have been making empty promises about human rights and peace for years now, but when it comes down to it, they always seem to find a way to wriggle out of taking real action 
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. Give me a break.
. The real question is: when are we actually going to take concrete action to hold those responsible accountable? 
! The thought of 500 people being killed at a maternity hospital is absolutely devastating 
. It's not okay for anyone to target civilians, especially pregnant women & new moms with their lives 
. We need to take action NOW and hold those responsible accountable 
. I'm glad the UN security council is speaking out against this horrific situation, but it's not enough - we need concrete actions from governments worldwide 
. The UAE needs to come clean about its involvement and face consequences for its leaders if they're indeed supporting the RSF's atrocities 
. We can't let this humanitarian crisis continue to escalate - someone has to do something! 
. I mean, 500 people killed at a hospital? It's just horrific, you know? The fact that the UN is calling out the RSF for genocide is huge, but it feels like we're not doing enough to stop this from getting worse. I've been following the situation closely, and every day it seems like there are more people fleeing El Fasher, seeking safety elsewhere. It's heartbreaking to think about the people who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods due to these senseless killings 
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. We should be working together to find a peaceful solution to this conflict, not just imposing sanctions on one side. It feels like we're missing an opportunity to really make a difference 
no more arms sales to them until they clean up their act 
I mean, who wouldn't know that mass killings are wrong? Like, come on guys, it's not like we've been doing this for centuries or anything 
. It's interesting that some countries aren't willing to take a stand, though... maybe they just don't care about all those innocent civilians being killed 
. And the UAE's response? Yeah, because completely denying everything and playing dumb is always the best approach 
i mean, human rights watch is on it and all but its just not enough imo we need action, not just words 
. It's not okay for any government or group to target civilians like that. I think the UK Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty is on the right track with his call for an arms embargo on the UAE until they can prove their exports aren't being used by the RSF. We need to hold those in power accountable for these atrocities and make sure they're stopped ASAP 
i'm like 3 days late to this thread but what's really got me thinking is how the UAE is being super dodgy about all this... they're basically denying any involvement, which sounds like a pretty big "we're not gonna do anything" vibe to me 
The people of Sudan need our help now, not some watered-down solution. We gotta do better 
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...these mass killings are just unacceptable, what's even more worrying is that diplomats and senior un officials are saying this is "chaotic" ...does that mean they're expecting us to just sit back and do nothing?