Rhino: Follow-up – El Geneina, the capital of West Darfur State, witnessed massive public rallies during which participants expressed their rejection of what they described as the army’s targeting of civilians, demanding protection for the population and civilian infrastructure, and an end to violations that threaten citizens’ lives and security.

Protesters raised slogans condemning the targeting of civilians, emphasizing the need to provide protection for the population given the security and humanitarian conditions prevailing across large areas of the Darfur region.

These protests come amid ongoing concerns about the safety of civilians in Sudan, at a time when various regions of the country are facing worsening security and humanitarian challenges as a result of the ongoing armed conflict.

These actions renew calls to protect civilians, ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those affected, and hold those responsible for violations accountable, in accordance with international humanitarian law.