UKNoticeOfficial ✓June 23, 2026· GOV.UK
UK and allies demand Rapid Support Forces halt imminent assault in Sudan's El Obeid
What happened
The UK and its allies have formally demanded that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) cease their imminent assault in Sudan's El Obeid. This demand comes as the Foreign Secretary warned that the area is "on the precipice of an atrocity," with strikes already impacting civilians and disrupting essential services.
Why it matters
This action aims to prevent further harm to civilians in El Obeid, who are currently experiencing attacks and losing access to vital services. Halting the RSF attacks could avert a worsening humanitarian crisis and potential atrocity in the region.
Who it affects
- ›Civilians in Sudan's El Obeid
- ›Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- ›UK and allied governments
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