UN rights chief warns of 'mass deaths from famine' in Sudan
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UN Officials Express Concerns Over Situation in Sudan
Above: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk delivers a speech at the opening of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, on Feb. 24, 2025. Image copyright: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
Sudan has experienced one of the worst humanitarian crises ever over the past two years, and is now at a dangerous tipping point. However, the West has paid little to no attention to the plight of the Sudanese people reflecting a broader lack of geopolitical interest. It's about time to put the humanitarian side back into focus.
Pro-establishment narrative
The West cannot be to blame for the ongoing war in Sudan, especially considering that Washington has imposed sanctions on both SAF and RSF leaders. If we are to point finger at anyone, then the target should be Egypt and the United Arab Emirates — two regional powers that have been supporting the warring sides.