The United Nations Human Rights Office has raised alarm over a sharp increase in civilian fatalities in Sudan during the first half of 2025, attributing the surge to escalating ethnic violence. Speaking at a press briefing in Geneva on Friday, Li Fung, a representative from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Sudan, described the situation as dire, stating, ‘Every day we are receiving more reports of horrors on the ground.’ According to a newly released report by the OHCHR, at least 3,384 civilians lost their lives between January and June, with the majority of the killings occurring in the Darfur region. The report underscores the urgent need for international attention and intervention to address the growing humanitarian crisis in the country. The UN has called for immediate action to protect civilians and prevent further loss of life.
Significant rise in civilian killings in Sudan conflict this year, says UN human rights office
