UN issues 'red alert' over human rights catastrophe in Sudan's El-Obeid

The UN has issued a dire warning about a "human rights catastrophe" in Sudan's El-Obeid, where civilians face dire conditions after being under siege for nearly a year and a half. UN rights chief Volker Turk highlighted the alarming situation, suggesting that the Rapid Support Forces may be preparing for an offensive. This crisis underscores the urgent need for international intervention to protect vulnerable populations and address the escalating violence in Sudan, which threatens to destabilize the region further.