Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Sudan war is intensifying with devastating consequences for civilians.
This was contained in a report presented to UN Human Rights Council by the United Nations Independent Facts-Finding Mission on Sudan in Geneva Switzerland.
A Press Release issued by a member of the mission, Professor Joy Ezeilo, SAN, said the report further emphasized that the ongoing war in Sudan had continued to devastate the civilian population in the country.
Professor Ezeilo, who is also Founder of Women Aid Collective (WACOL), said: “Let us not forget about Sudan! The protection of the civilian population must be a priority, particularly in the context of humanitarian aid, as over 20 million people are facing famine and are in desperate need of assistance.
“We presented our findings to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, emphasizing that the ongoing war in Sudan, which has now entered its third year continues to devastate civilians, with women enduring alarming sexual violence and children being forcibly recruited as combatants. “
The report called for an end to the conflict, adding that peace without justice remained an illusion.
“Accountability is not a luxury—it is the foundation of lasting peace; without it, the cycle of violence persists.
“Justice must be prioritised in peace agreements, addressing the absence of accountability that has been recognised as a key driver of conflict in Sudan,” Ezeilo said.
