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Ireland among nations calling for Sudan war crimes probe
A statement by 32 countries highlights widespread sexual violence, famine, and civilian harm in Sudan's conflict, calling for impartial investigations and humanitarian protections.
- On Wednesday, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee was one of 32 cosignatories of the joint ministerial statement denouncing possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan.
- The Sudan conflict began in April 2023 when the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces fought for control, splitting Sudan with the army holding centre, north, and east.
- Reports document widespread abuses and deprivation, noting the war has killed tens of thousands, displaced 11 million, and `sexual and gender-based violence is rampant, famine is confirmed and severe hunger continues to spread` among civilians in Sudan.
- Co-Signing countries pressed for accountability and safeguards for aid, calling for prompt, impartial investigations and protection of civilians and humanitarian operations in Sudan.
- With truce talks deadlocked, the UN has urged warring parties to respect international humanitarian law and allow rapid, safe and unimpeded access of food, medicine and essential supplies.
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Britain, Canada and the European Union condemn possible war crimes in Sudan’s civil war
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AlKhaleej TodayEU, UK, Canada condemn potential ‘crimes against humanity’ in Sudan conflict
BERLIN, Feb 19 — Britain, Canada and the European Union on Wednesday denounced possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan during the nearly three-year war between the army and paramilitary rivals.The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been locked in a bitter struggle for control of the country since April 2023.The war has killed tens of thousands, displaced 11 million and triggered what the UN calls …
Joint statement by 31 signatories calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and prompt, impartial investigation of violations
Ireland among nations calling for Sudan war crimes probe
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee was one of 32 cosignatories of a statement which has denounced possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sudan during the nearly three-year war between the army and paramilitary rivals.
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