Human Rights Council 61st regular session of the Human Rights Council 23 February – 02 April 2026
Item 2: General debate on item 2 – General Debate
Monday 02 March 2026,
Since the outbreak of the conflict three years ago, civilians have suffered its most severe consequences. Widespread violations, including summary executions, sexual violence, arbitrary killings, abductions, and torture have spread across Sudan.
Following his visit to Sudan last January, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged all States with influence to take immediate action to halt the fighting and stop the flow of arms fuelling the conflict.
Yet external support continues to enable atrocities. Financial and material backing has significantly reinforced the Rapid Support Forces’ capacity to carry out large-scale attacks. The UAE’s support has facilitated crimes against civilians.
Victims of RSF violence therefore call on Member States to:
demand an immediate end to all forms of support to the RSF
condemn the UAE’s involvement through its support for the RSF
contribute to a full investigation into its actions.
The scale of violence and the number of casualties are appalling. Member States cannot remain passive. Failure to act now will inevitably prolong the suffering of civilians.
