Sudan: UN Draft Resolution Rejected, Investigation Committee

Some 5.3 million people have been displaced inside and outside Sudan, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Oct. 5, 2023.

Published 5 October 2023

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According to official reports, the committee seeks to establish a three-member investigation mission to address violations and crimes during the conflict in Sudan.

On Wednesday, the Sudanese government rejected the United Nations Human Rights Council (OHCHR)'s draft resolution proposing the formation of a three-member investigation committee to address violations and crimes during the conflict in Sudan.

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"Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms its categorical rejection of the draft resolution because it is wrong in describing what is happening in Sudan, and because it is prejudiced against the Sudanese Armed Forces, and does not take into account the real priorities of Sudan at this phase," the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry added that the government has put a high priority on human rights.

Members of the OHCHR are currently in ongoing discussions in Geneva regarding a draft resolution proposed by the United States, Britain, Norway, and Germany.

The #Sudanese government opposed on Wednesday the draft resolution of the United Nations Human Rights Council (#OHCHR) proposing the creation of a three-member investigating team to examine abuses and crimes committed during #Sudan's war.#SudanConflict pic.twitter.com/PCbCEy3Ju3
— GAROWE ONLINE (@GaroweOnline) October 5, 2023

According to official reports, the committee seeks to establish a three-member investigation mission to address violations and crimes during the conflict in Sudan.

However, several nations, including Saudi Arabia, have opted not to endorse the draft resolution.

South Sudan: UN Inquiry’s report finds that entrenched repression imperils prospects for peace, human rights and credible elections | OHCHR https://t.co/m138YgXRRN
— Nyagoah Tut Pur (@Ny_Tut) October 5, 2023

Official figures released by the Sudanese Health Ministry show that Sudan has been witnessing deadly clashes between the Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum and other areas since April 15, resulting in at least 3,000 deaths and more than 6,000 injuries.

According to the latest report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, some 5.3 million people have been displaced inside and outside Sudan.