Christian Group Lauds Renewal of UN Mission in Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council's decision to renew the mandate of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for Sudan. Dr. Khataza Gondwe, CSW’s Director of Advocacy and Africa and Middle East Team Leader, stated that the mission is essential for documenting grave abuses and protecting civilians during the current conflict.

The UN Human Rights Council passed the resolution on October 5 with support from 28 countries, while 10 voted against and nine abstained. The FFM serves as an international body where victims of crimes can report abuses and works to preserve evidence for future justice and accountability.

The mission was established on October 11, 2023, to investigate human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law involving the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces, and other warring parties. Following previous renewals in 2024 and 2025, the Council has now directed the FFM to report specifically on the situation in El Fasher and El Obeid.