Dozens of countries, led by Norway, warned the UN Human Rights Council of potential atrocities in Sudan’s el-Obeid, amid escalating violence. The coalition, comprising Britain, Canada, and others, stressed the need for urgent humanitarian access and maximum pressure on the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces to protect civilians.

The World Health Organization has confirmed a 12th hantavirus case involving a Dutch crew member from the MV Hondius, now in isolation. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advised countries to monitor passengers from the ship cautiously, as over 600 contacts are being followed across 30 nations.