HRC55 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Sudan

Human Rights Council – 55th session

Item 2: Enhanced Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Sudan with assistance of designated Expert

Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries

1 March 2024

Mr. President,

I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries.

We would like to commend the High Commissioner for the comprehensive report on the human rights situation in Sudan. We fully endorse the conclusions of the report.

The conflict in Sudan is now in its 11th month and the human rights situation is of outmost concern. The reports of alleged violations and abuse committed by both parties to the armed conflict are deeply disturbing.

We urge all parties to fulfil their obligations according to international humanitarian law and human rights law, including the protection of civilians. We encourage all parties to cooperate with the Expert and the Fact-Finding-Mission to conduct independent monitoring and investigation.

The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic and risks deteriorating even further. The responsibility for the disastrous situation lays with the belligerents of this armed conflict. All parties must adhere to international humanitarian law and secure unhindered humanitarian access to all of Sudan.

High Commissioner, the situation for human rights defenders is of great concern. How can they be supported so they can continue their human rights work?

I thank you.