BERLIN, GERMANY (HRNW) — Human Rights Watch has called on Germany’s leadership to confront alleged abuses connected to the United Arab Emirates’ role in Sudan while also addressing human-rights concerns inside Germany.
In a statement published September 8, Human Rights Watch urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and other German officials to address the UAE’s alleged role in the devastating Sudan conflict during diplomatic engagements.
The organization said Germany’s international diplomacy should place stronger emphasis on civilian protection, accountability and respect for international humanitarian law.
Human Rights Watch also raised concerns over repression and rights restrictions inside Germany, arguing that the government should ensure that security and other domestic policies remain consistent with fundamental human-rights standards.
The organization said Germany’s international influence gives it an important opportunity to press other governments to protect civilians and investigate serious abuses.
Sudan remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian and human-rights emergencies, with civilians facing displacement, hunger, attacks and widespread insecurity.
Human Rights Watch is calling for stronger diplomatic pressure and greater accountability for actors contributing to abuses, while urging Germany to ensure that its own policies uphold human-rights principles.
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This report is based on Human Rights Watch’s September 8 statement and other publicly available information. Allegations and assessments concerning the conduct of governments and other actors are attributed to the cited organization. HRNW presents the report for public-interest journalism.
