US expresses concern as RSF forces surround el-Obeid in Sudan

The United States has raised alarms over the encirclement of el-Obeid by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, warning of potential mass atrocities if the city is attacked. The State Department emphasized the need for a negotiated resolution to the conflict, which has already resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. The UN Human Rights Council indicated that 500,000 civilians are at risk, with recent drone strikes causing civilian casualties.

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