Sudan addresses the United Nations regarding RSF’s Use of Shelter Materials to Cover Combat Vehicles

Port Sudan – Sudanhorizon

The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had violated international humanitarian law by covering their combat vehicles with shelter materials belonging to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
A statement from the Ministry, obtained by Sudanhorizon news site, said: “In light of the use of UNHCR shelter materials (tarpaulins) by the Janjaweed militia to cover their armoured vehicles, Sudan’s Permanent Mission in Geneva has contacted the UNHCR leadership to draw attention to this serious violation of international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter.” The statement continued, “The mission requested an explanation of the incident and the measures the UNHCR will take in response to the militia’s exploitation of its name for military purposes.”
The Ministry pointed out that international humanitarian law, the four Geneva Conventions, and the United Nations Charter prohibit using any UN or its agencies’ property in armed conflicts.
The Ministry also noted that the militia previously used World Health Organization (WHO) uniforms during military operations against civilians, an act to which the Sudanese government objected, summoning the program’s representative for clarification.