Sudan: Türk fears more atrocities in Darfur, warns Kordofan could be next
Press releases
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
07 November 2025
From
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk
Location
Geneva
Today, traumatised civilians are still trapped inside El Fasher and are being prevented from leaving. I fear that the abominable atrocities such as summary executions, rape and ethnically motivated violence are continuing within the city. And for those who manage to flee, the violence does not end, as the exit routes themselves have been the scenes of unimaginable cruelty.
At the same time, I issue a stark warning about events unfolding in Kordofan. Since the capture of El Fasher, the civilian casualties, destruction and mass displacement there have been mounting. There is no sign of de-escalation. To the contrary, developments on the ground indicate clear preparations for intensified hostilities, with everything that implies for its long-suffering people.
Given the cataclysmic violence in El Fasher, States, especially those who have influence over the parties to the conflict, are put on notice that unless they act quickly and decisively there will be more of the carnage and atrocities that we have already witnessed. The Security Council's arms embargo is clear: the provision of continuing military support to sustain parties committing serious violations must stop.
I repeat my plea for an immediate end to the violence both in Darfur and Kordofan. Bold and urgent action is required by the international community.
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