The UN Security Council has expressed grave concern over the escalating conflict in Sudan, specifically warning of an imminent risk of large-scale atrocities in the city of El Obeid. During a meeting on Wednesday, council members voiced alarm regarding reports of violence and the potential for widespread human rights abuses. The situation in El Obeid, a key battleground in the fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is particularly precarious. The council emphasized the need for all parties to protect civilians and allow humanitarian access. Diplomats highlighted the urgency of preventing further escalation and holding those responsible for violence accountable. The UN continues to monitor the situation closely and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities.