Youth and activists from Sudan's West and South Kordofan states have appealed to the international community and the United Nations Human Rights Council to urgently intervene and stop the targeting of civilians and protect them from aerial bombardment and drone attacks. They condemned the random attacks on civilians, residential areas, markets, and basic service facilities, warning of their impact on citizens' lives and living conditions, and the displacement and disruption of healthcare and education services.
The call to action comes amid deteriorating security and humanitarian conditions, with continued fighting in Sudan. Mohamed Ali, a young man from the city of Babanusa in West Kordofan, denounced the random drone attacks and bombardment targeting civilians in various parts of Sudan, warning of their repercussions on the lives of residents and their humanitarian conditions. He noted that drone attacks have led to the displacement of citizens from their homes and sparked fear among residents, especially children and families facing bombing risks and worsening security.
Hamad Nasser from the city of Al-Majlad in West Kordofan urged the international community to intervene urgently to protect civilians from aerial bombardment and put an end to attacks targeting markets, water sources, and agricultural areas. He stated that as a civilian, he was not part of the armed conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, but found himself and other civilians facing the consequences of war and aerial attacks threatening their lives and stability.
Faisal Musa from the city of Al-Dabb in West Kordofan warned of worsening economic and living conditions in areas affected by the war, urging the international community and human rights organizations to intervene urgently to protect civilians from the consequences of aerial bombardment. He stated that innocent citizens are experiencing extremely difficult conditions due to continued bombardment, with attacks targeting markets, schools, hospitals, water stations, and civilian gathering areas.
Mohamed Mukhtar, a member of the Sudanese Youth Network for Ending War and Democratic Transition in South Kordofan, condemned the use of projectiles in targeting residential areas and civilian facilities, calling for an immediate halt to combat operations and the provision of protection for civilians. He emphasized that targeting residential areas and civilian facilities constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law, stressing the responsibility of all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and refrain from actions that put their lives at risk.
The activists' statements converge on the need to document violations and hold those responsible accountable, while intensifying efforts to stop the war and return to negotiations. They emphasize the importance of the international community's role in protecting civilians and ensuring the continuation of basic services, as well as facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to those affected.
The youth and activists' appeals come as Sudan faces escalating violence and humanitarian crises, with reports of continued aerial bombardment and drone attacks in various parts of the country, particularly in West Kordofan. They demand that the international community take concrete actions to protect civilians and hold those responsible for violations accountable, stressing the need for a peaceful solution to end the war and achieve stability.
Key points
- The Sudanese youth and activists urge the international community to intervene urgently to stop aerial bombardment and protect civilians.
- They condemn the random attacks on civilians, residential areas, markets, and basic service facilities.
- The activists call for documenting violations and holding those responsible accountable, and for a peaceful solution to end the war and achieve stability.
