Speech Brief
UK Government says El Obeid faces atrocity risk
Key points
- Urgent action to protect civilians
- Grant full access to the Fact Finding Mission
TL;DR
- UK says escalating drone strikes in El Obeid have killed civilians, destroyed infrastructure, cut basic services for over 500,000 people (including 100,000 displaced), and warns El Obeid is on the precipice of an atrocity; calls for de-escalation, £146 million in aid, and full access for the Fact Finding Mission.
Original text
Mr President, We are appalled by the deteriorating situation in El Obeid. As we have heard repeatedly this morning, escalating drone strikes have killed civilians and destroyed civilian infrastructure. Key supply routes have been hit, along with fuel stations and the electricity grid. Access to basic services has been cut off for over 500,000 people – and 100,000 already displaced. Last year, the world watched in hor...
Topics
Keywords
- El Obeid
- drone strikes
- civilian infrastructure
- + 5 more
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