Kampala, July 9 (Darfur24)
The Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS) said it is committed to protecting civilians and respecting international humanitarian law and expressed readiness to cooperate with international accountability mechanisms after the UN Human Rights Council called for an urgent investigation into alleged violations in and around El Obeid.
In a statement, TASIS said El Obeid contains command centers, operations rooms and military supply depots, which it argued are legitimate military targets under international humanitarian law if used for military purposes. It also said it remains committed to the principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions to protect civilians.
The statement said El Obeid has served as a key base for military operations across Kordofan. It claimed those operations displaced residents from about 158 villages during 2026.
TASIS also argued that statements by states or international organizations do not create binding legal restrictions on military operations, saying such obligations arise only through a UN Security Council resolution or a legally binding agreement between the parties to the conflict.
The alliance called on the international community to adopt what it described as a balanced approach and urged all parties to comply with international humanitarian law rather than focusing on one side of the conflict.
TASIS also welcomed an independent international investigation into violations committed by all parties, stating that such a process would help ensure accountability and justice for victims.