62nd session of the Human Rights Council Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on oral update of the Fact Finding Mission for Sudan

I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Mr President, we are deeply alarmed by continued reports of war crimes, crimes against humanity and a persistent disregard for international humanitarian law and international human rights law in Sudan.

As the Deputy High Commissioner has noted, intensified drone warfare striking civilian infrastructure is now the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan. Millions of women and girls face widespread and systematic sexual and gender-based violence. Over 11 million people have been displaced with more than 11,000 missing. We condemn these, and all other human rights violations, in the strongest terms.

We reiterate our calls for all parties to ensure the protection of humanitarian personnel and unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance throughout Sudan. We commend the tireless work of humanitarian groups working under extremely challenging circumstances to assist those in need.

We strongly urge all parties to the conflict and those with influence to intensify diplomatic efforts towards a ceasefire and a lasting peace. We call on them to comply with international humanitarian law and international human rights law and to ensure that accountability is integrated into peace processes.

Mr President, what more can be done to support dialogue and peace in Sudan?

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