STATEMENT
Human Rights Council 60th Session
Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the
Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan
Statement delivered by Ambassador Mr. Tormod C. ENDRESEN,
Permanent Representative of Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden.
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09 September 2025
President,
The Nordic and Baltic countries thank the FFM for its report and welcome its recommendations. Our thoughts are with the people of Sudan after last week’s devastating landslide.
The FFM has a unique role to play with respect to future accountability, which is essential to breaking the cycle of violence that has ridden Sudan for far too long. Their latest report indicates large scale atrocities, including war crimes, and that some acts may also amount to crimes against humanity.
The people of Sudan face a catastrophic humanitarian and human rights crisis. Millions of people have been displaced, and famine has taken hold. The situation in and around Al Fasher in North Darfur is alarming. There are continued and credible reports of serious violations committed by all parties including targeted attacks of civilians, ethnically motivated killings and violence, arbitrary arrests and detentions.
Sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan remains deeply concerning, with women and children suffering disproportionately.
We strongly urge the parties to agree to a sustained ceasefire, and to uphold their obligations under international human rights and international humanitarian law. Safe and unhindered humanitarian access must be ensured. Civilians must be protected.
We encourage all parties to grant access to and work with the FFM, and regional countries to facilitate its work.
Thank you.