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UN Warns Sudan Conflict Will Worsen Without Action

2/11/2026

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Summary

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Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, told the Human Rights Council in Geneva that without action the Sudan conflict will worsen.
The fighting between SAF and RSF has caused bloodshed and crises affecting more than 30 million people.
Turk cited survivor testimonies from El Fasher documenting RSF atrocities.
Drone strikes by both sides have caused civilian casualties and attacks on health facilities.

History

Historical Context

The Sudanese Civil War, which escalated in 2023, has roots in decades of ethnic tensions and political instability, including the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005) and the War in Darfur (2003-2020). As of September 2023, over 4.1 million people are displaced, with ongoing violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces threatening regional stability and prompting urgent calls for international intervention.

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Story summary

Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, told the Human Rights Council in Geneva that without action the Sudan conflict will worsen.
The fighting between SAF and RSF has caused bloodshed and crises affecting more than 30 million people.
Turk cited survivor testimonies from El Fasher documenting RSF atrocities.
Drone strikes by both sides have caused civilian casualties and attacks on health facilities.

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