Sudan: New Sudan Atrocity Prevention Coalition Needs to Act Fast

Protect Civilians, Deter Atrocities, Advance Justice

On February 26, the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Norway announced the formation of a coalition to prevent atrocities and promote justice in Sudan. As atrocities continue unabated the coalition has its work cut out.

The announcement–by the countries that make up Sudan Core Group at the Human Rights’ Council–follows the Rapid Support Forces’ capture of El Fasher in North Darfur, and the findings by the UN that the Rapid…