Responding to the human rights and humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing armed conflict in the Sudan

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• This resolution strongly condemns violations by all parties in Sudan - government and opposition forces - both of which are implicated in war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• The resolution also extends the mandate of the fact-finding mission on Sudan.
• While the resolution contains some praise, it is minimal.
• Moreover, Sudan objected to the resolution, confirming that it is condemnatory.

Main Sponsors

United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway

Vote

Yes - 28, No - 10, Abstain - 9, Absent - 0

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Key Praise

• "Acknowledging the establishment of the National Investigation Commission and welcoming the stated commitment by the Sudanese authorities to investigate all atrocities and prosecute those responsible, through independent and impartial national accountability efforts..."
• "Welcomes the decisions of the Sudanese authorities to extend the authorization of humanitarian access through the Adré border crossing from Chad for an additional threemonth period..."

Key Criticism

• "Reiterates its strong condemnation of the continuing armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces and their associated and allied forces and all reported violations of international humanitarian law, and violations and abuses of human rights committed in this context, including alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity…"
• "Expresses its grave concern at the ongoing dire humanitarian and human rights crisis in the Sudan since the start of the current armed conflict on 15 April 2023, with more than 33 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and up 11.3 million people displaced, including 4.6 million people as refugees into neighbouring States…"
• "Condemns the violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights reported across the Sudan by all parties to the conflict, including the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces…"
• "Strongly condemns the devastating impact on civilians resulting from the seizure of El Fasher, in North Darfur, particularly the reported atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces…"
• "Also strongly condemns the escalating violence and deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Kordofans, in particular in and around El Obeid, including restricting access to food, water, medical supplies and other essential services, and expresses grave concern at the reported imminent risk of large-scale atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces against hundreds of thousands of civilians…"
• "Condemns the use of disinformation, manipulated information and hate speech, including on social media platforms, to fuel violence and mistrust, in particular against humanitarian, health and media workers, and United Nations personnel…"
• "Strongly deplores the reported killings, attacks, arbitrary detention and reprisals targeting humanitarian and health workers…"
• "Decides to extend the mandate of the independent international fact-finding mission for the Sudan for a period of one year."