U.N. warns of mass atrocity risk in besieged Sudanese city of el-Obeid
The U.N. has warned that hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid, Sudan, are suffering relentless drone strikes, severe water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, with women and girls reporting widespread sexual violence.
The United Nations has issued a warning about conditions in el-Obeid, a Sudanese city where hundreds of thousands of civilians remain under siege. According to the U.N., the city is being subjected to relentless drone strikes that pose a severe threat to its population.
A deepening humanitarian crisis
Beyond the military threat, residents of el-Obeid are also facing a dire humanitarian situation. The city is experiencing critical water shortages, while a cholera outbreak is worsening, further endangering the health and lives of those trapped there.
Reports of sexual violence
Of particular concern are reports from women and girls describing high rates of sexual violence within the besieged city. The U.N. has cautioned that the combination of ongoing drone attacks, resource scarcity and violence against women creates conditions that raise the risk of mass atrocities in el-Obeid.
The situation reflects the broader, prolonged conflict in Sudan, which has already inflicted severe consequences on civilians across the country. The U.N. has stressed the need for international attention and action to prevent further deterioration in the besieged city.
