Fears of a massacre grow in El-Obeid, on the front line of Sudan's war
El-Obeid, in central Sudan, has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months, the UN human rights chief has said. The city sits on the front line of the war between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces, and concerns are mounting over the safety of civilians trapped there.
The UN human rights chief has said the central Sudanese city of El-Obeid has been living under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months.
The city sits on the front line of the civil war between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Local sources report deepening shortages of food and medical supplies, while leaving the city carries serious risk for civilians. UN officials have called on both warring parties to limit attacks on civilian areas.
Human rights groups said they are concerned for the safety of tens of thousands of civilians trapped in the city. International aid organizations say delivering humanitarian assistance remains extremely difficult without a safe corridor being opened.
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