Coalition Statement for the Urgent Debate on El Obeid. Delivered by Ireland, 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.
The conflict in Sudan continues to devastate the country, resulting in widespread civilian harm, mass displacement, and constraints on humanitarian access and press freedom.
In El Obeid, intensifying drone strikes have killed civilians and damaged critical infrastructure, driving acute shortages. With the start of the rainy season, needs are increasing, while humanitarian personnel face unacceptable attacks. The risk of large-scale atrocities is rising, with 500,000 civilians in grave danger.
Mr President,
We must act with urgency to address the escalating risk of serious human rights violations and abuses in and around El Obeid. Today's debate and accompanying resolution sends the strongest possible signal that the world is watching. We reiterate our support to the vital work of the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan.
We urge the Rapid Support Forces to end the siege-like conditions in El Obeid. All parties to the conflict should immediately de-escalate, facilitate safe passage for civilians and guarantee rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.
We call on all States to refrain from harmful external interference, use their influence to call for the protection of civilians, humanitarian personnel, and the prevention of further atrocities, and to support a Sudanese-led path to peace.
