NEWS STORY : UN Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Civilians in Sudan as Conflict Rages On

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Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, spoke at the UN Security Council Meeting that the ongoing conflict in Sudan has reached a critical juncture, with devastating consequences for civilians. Almost 19,000 people have been killed and 33,000 injured in the past 18 months, according to UN reports. Mass rape, torture, and ethnically targeted killings are rampant. In a statement, Collins said:

“We must act now, and these recommendations are a positive step towards more action to protect civilians. It is now for us as states, civil society and members of the UN family to consider how to use them. To be successful, we must confront the context we face, rather than the one we would want or like to see.”

A devastating civil war has gripped Sudan for the past 18 months, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has resulted in nearly 19,000 fatalities and 33,000 injuries, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. Reports from the UN paint a grim picture of mass atrocities, including widespread rape, torture, and ethnically motivated killings. The warring factions have shown a blatant disregard for human life and have obstructed humanitarian aid, leaving millions facing starvation.