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UN rights chief bears witness to trauma and resilience in Sudan

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UN rights chief bears witness to trauma and resilience in Sudan

Volker Türk briefed journalists in the Kenyan capital following a five-day mission to Sudan, where “a chronicle of cruelty is unfolding before our very eyes”.

He called on “all those who have any influence, including regional actors and notably those who supply the arms and benefit economically from this war” to act urgently to bring it to an end.

Mr. Türk last visited Sudan in November 2022.  Back then, he was deeply inspired by civil society—particularly the young people and women who spearheaded the 2018 revolution.

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https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166785

UN rights chief bears witness to trauma and resilience in Sudan

Volker Türk briefed journalists in the Kenyan capital following a five-day mission to Sudan, where “a chronicle of cruelty is unfolding before our very eyes”.

He called on “all those who have any influence, including regional actors and notably those who supply the arms and benefit economically from this war” to act urgently to bring it to an end.

Mr. Türk last visited Sudan in November 2022.  Back then, he was deeply inspired by civil society—particularly the young people and women who spearheaded the 2018 revolution.

Full article.

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Focus areas