Story perspectives

UN Launches Inquiry into Sudan Atrocities, Urges Accountability

11/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

The United Nations Human Rights Council opened an inquiry into El Fasher, Sudan, after a special session.
Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said RSF atrocities are preventable and called for accountability.
The resolution condemned ethnically motivated killings and urged accountability, though critics said it did not name the United Arab Emirates.
Türk urged referral to the International Criminal Court, and Human Rights Watch noted funding and staffing gaps.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1593, referring the Darfur situation to the International Criminal Court due to atrocities by the Janjaweed militia, which resulted in over 300,000 deaths and millions displaced. This ongoing inquiry into El Fasher highlights the persistent struggle for accountability in Sudan, reflecting historical challenges in enforcing human rights standards amid conflict.

1 of 2

Story summary

The United Nations Human Rights Council opened an inquiry into El Fasher, Sudan, after a special session.
Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said RSF atrocities are preventable and called for accountability.
The resolution condemned ethnically motivated killings and urged accountability, though critics said it did not name the United Arab Emirates.
Türk urged referral to the International Criminal Court, and Human Rights Watch noted funding and staffing gaps.

1 / 2