Key facts
- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned of an imminent RSF siege on el-Obeid.
- The UN cited atrocities seen in el-Fasher as a risk for el-Obeid.
- A coalition of countries urged the RSF to cease its assault.
- The RSF was urged to adhere to international humanitarian law.
- Women in Syria's Roj camp reported intensified abuse and violence.
- The abuse in Roj camp began increasing at the start of 2026.
- Repatriate the Children (RTC) reported on the situation in Roj camp.
- Reported abuses in Roj camp include nightly raids and beatings.
- Confiscation of belongings was reported in Roj camp.
- Concerns were raised about foreign nationals linked to IS in Roj camp.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has issued a warning that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may be on the verge of besieging the city of el-Obeid. This potential action carries the risk of replicating the atrocities that have already been witnessed in el-Fasher. In response to the escalating conflict and humanitarian concerns, a coalition of countries has formally urged the RSF to cease its assault and to comply with the principles of international humanitarian law.
