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UN Human Rights Council 55: UK National Statement on Sudan

Mr President,

Nearly a year ago, the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces plunged Sudan into a bloody conflict.

The human cost has been unbearable.

An estimated 12,000 people dead … thousands injured … almost 18 million facing acute hunger.

The warring parties are fighting in heavily populated areas, committing appalling acts of sexual violence, and recruiting mere children as soldiers.

To the Sudanese people bearing the brunt of these appalling human rights violations:  the UK stands with you.

Those responsible must be held to account.

This is why Britain helped establish the mandate for the High Commissioner and his Expert, as well as the new Fact-Finding Mission.

The African Union, United Nations and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have made valiant, and commendable, efforts to mediate.

The warring generals must demonstrate the political will to stop the fighting – now – and make space for democratic, civilian-led transitional government in Sudan. One with full respect for human rights.

Mr Nouicer, High Commissioner, let me end by asking: With the first anniversary of this conflict approaching, what opportunities are there for the UN to exert pressure on the warring parties to commit to a sustainable peace process?

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