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Sudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields'

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In Sudan's civil war, the city of El Obeid is under siege. Rights organizations warn of mass atrocities, and reports indicate that children are traumatized and afraid to attend school. The use of civilians as human shields has been alleged. This situation highlights the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.

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Why it matters

Civilians deliberately put in harm's way as human shields.

Evidence

Rights organizations are warning of mass atrocities.

Uncertainty

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Children do not dare go to school.

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  • Civilians deliberately put in harm's way as human shields.
  • Rights organizations sounding alarm on mass atrocities.

Plain English

The situation in the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan is worsening by the day, with rights organizations warning of mass atrocities. Children are traumatized and do not dare go to school.

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Children do not dare go to school.

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Rights organizations are warning of mass atrocities.

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Children are traumatized.

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The situation in the besieged city of El Obeid in Sudan is worsening by the day.

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