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The U.N. Human Rights Council ordered an urgent inquiry into alleged paramilitary abuses in Sudan’s al-Obeid region on Monday after passing a motion that condemned escalating violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Britain and 14 other nations introduced the motion to prevent a repetition of past atrocities as the RSF massed forces around the major city.
The U.N. human rights chief warned that a catastrophe is unfolding, documenting widespread summary executions, torture, and sexual violence, though the RSF rejects the allegations.
The Council adopted the resolution by consensus, although China distanced itself from the decision due to its policy against country-specific investigations.
The motion also drew criticism from rights groups like DefendDefenders, who argued the text failed to directly name external actors like the UAE, which reportedly supplies drones and weapons to the RSF.
Meanwhile, top U.N. humanitarian officials engaged directly with RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to demand safe passage for civilians and aid workers amid ongoing airstrikes.
