"Tom Fletcher says those responsible for deliberate attacks on civilians in western Darfur region must face justice. Sudan's el-Fasher has been transformed into a crime scene, the United Nations' aid chief says, as the UN pushes for access to the city after it fell to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last month. In a social media post on Wednesday, Tom Fletcher who recently wrapped up a visit to Sudan described the western Darfur region as an absolute horror show."
"I've had a week inside Darfur, which is now the epicentre of human suffering in the world, Fletcher said in a video. El-Fasher, based on the testimonies I heard from many survivors, is basically a crime scene. The deliberate attacks on civilians and I heard so many stories of these must stop and we want those who commit these crimes to face justice."
"The international community has a clear duty to act, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday as the council passed a resolution ordering the probe. There has been too much pretence and performance and too little action. It must stand up against these atrocities, a display of naked cruelty used to subjugate and control an entire population."
El-Fasher in North Darfur has been transformed into a crime scene following the Rapid Support Forces' seizure in late October. Reports and witness testimonies allege mass killings, kidnappings and widespread sexual violence during the campaign. Western Darfur is described as an epicentre of human suffering, with civilians facing deliberate attacks and severe protection needs. The UN is pushing for expanded access to the city and for measures to limit arms flows. The UN Human Rights Council ordered an investigation after an 18-month siege. The RSF denies deliberate targeting of civilians, attributing incidents to rogue actors.
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