Sudan’s people endure ‘horror and hell’ in war, says UN rights chief

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edna MohamedJanuary 18, 2026 at 04:27 PM

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UN rights chief Volker Turk visited Sudan in January 2026, describing the situation as "horror and hell" for the Sudanese people. The visit, his first since the civil war began in April 2023, highlighted the acute food insecurity and displacement facing the population. Turk criticized the use of funds for weapons, including drones, instead of alleviating suffering. He noted the increasing militarization of society, including the arming of civilians and the recruitment of children. The UN has repeatedly warned of foreign actors' involvement, with accusations of the UAE supporting the RSF and Egypt and Saudi Arabia backing the SAF. Turk also warned of atrocities in Darfur and Kordofan, urging commanders and those funding the war to listen to the testimonies of survivors.

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Turkiye 40% Iran 40% Egypt 50% Saudi Arabia 50% Kordofan ×260% United Arab Emirates 60% Darfur ×260% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×370% Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) ×370% UN ×280% Volker Turk ×390% Sudan ×8100%

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sudan war 100% human rights 80% civil war 70% food insecurity 70% displacement 70% weapons 60% armed conflict 60% foreign actors 50% atrocities 50% arming civilians 40%

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