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Sudan: OHCHR Adopts Resolution for New Sudan Investigative Committee

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The United Nations Human Rights Council (OHCHR) adopted a resolution to form a fact-finding committee on crimes and violations in Sudan after the outbreak of war, by a majority of 19 votes to 16, with 12 member states abstaining. The decision was made during the OHCHR's 54th session yesterday.

From next week onwards, the President of the Human Rights Council Václav Bálek will begin consultations with member states and organisations toThese experts will be tasked with providing information about what happened in Sudan, the dimensions and dynamics of the problem, as well the parties involved in the conflict.

According to the OHCHR, the new monitoring mechanism will be critical in highlighting problems and offering appropriate recommendations. He continued:"Their decision stipulates the establishment of a fact-finding committee to find out what happened in Sudan. This will help the world to understand the true situation, in preparation for the next steps".

"The vote reflects a deep division within the Council regarding the issue." said Sudan's representative in the Human Rights Council.

 

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