Dossier
rights organizations
Coverage of rights organizations in the Nexus archive.
- Sudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields'
The civil war in Sudan has led to civilians being used as 'human shields' in the besieged city of El Obeid, where conditions are deteriorating. Rights organizations have issued warnings about potential mass atrocities, and children in the area are reported to be traumatized and avoid attending school.