“El Fasher is on the precipice of an even larger disaster If urgent measures are not taken to loosen the armed defect on the city and protect civilians, “he said.
RSF reports deployment of long -range drones in southern Darfur have increased fears of an escalation in the coming days.
Catalog of killings
Between September 19 and 29, at least 91 civilians were killed in artillery bombings, drone strikes and ground incursions. The attacks have targeted civil infrastructure, which raises fears that the objective is a forced displacement, including the Abu Shouk camp for PDI.
The districts housing the displaced in and around the last city held by the Darfur government have been struck several times.
On September 19, a drone strike on a mosque killed at least 67 civilians, while two attacks hit a market in Daraja Oula last week. On September 30, credible reports indicated that 23 civilians were killed when a community cuisine in the Abu Shouk district was bombed.
Türk stressed that civilians who stay in El Fasher – including the elderly, disabled and chronic people – must be protected.
A safe passage must be given
“” The secure and voluntary passage of civilians must be assured of El Fasher and throughout their movement along the key exit routes And the control points controlled by various armed actors, “he said, citing persistent reports of executions, torture, removal and looting.
He warned against a risk of abuse of motivation ethnically similar to those reported during the RSF offensive on the Zamzam camp In April, when sexual violence targeted Zaghawa’s women and girls. He also called for “immediate and unhindered access” for humanitarian aid, as residents are faced with the decline in food, water and health care.
“While essential supplies decrease daily and prices soar, the recent attack on one of the few remaining community kitchens will further decrease what remains of the right to food,” said Türk.
“Non -inevitable” atrocities
He renewed his call for the lifting of the siege, and humanitarian access ensured.
“” The atrocities are not inevitable; They can be avoided if all actors take concrete measures To confirm international law, demand respect for life and civilian goods and prevent the commission continues crimes of atrocity, “he said.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
