Geneva: The ongoing war in Sudan took centre stage at the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, where the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Trk, led calls for an end to attacks on civilians in markets, hospitals, and fuel stations. According to United Nations, the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now in its fourth year, has resulted in a massive humanitarian crisis, displacing over six million people internally and forcing another 4.5 million to seek refuge across Sudan's borders. Mr. Trk emphasized the worsening situation in regions such as Kordofan, Blue Nile, and North and West Darfur, where civilians are at significant risk. In his appeal, Trk called for an immediate ceasefire, cessation of foreign involvement, and a return to inclusive civilian governance. This plea coincides with findings from a new report by independent investigators, commissioned by the Human Rights Council, who are not affiliated with the UN and receive no co mpensation for their work. The report highlights the increasing use of long-range drones by both the SAF and RSF, extending attacks beyond established battle lines. It also cites alleged support provided to rebel forces by individuals and entities in the United Arab Emirates, Chad, southeastern Libya, and Puntland in Somalia. Mohamed Othman, chair of the Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan, reported that drone strikes have resulted in civilian casualties in homes, schools, hospitals, and other civilian areas. Othman pointed to repeated RSF drone attacks in El Obeid city, North Kordofan, which have severely impacted vital civilian infrastructure, including water and energy supplies. He warned that these assaults continue to pose significant risks to civilians, who face ongoing aerial threats, displacement, and pressures on essential services in a city partially besieged by the RSF. The report further details attacks on civilians, including RSF strikes on a kindergarten and hospital in Kalogie, South Kordofan, re sulting in 114 deaths, including 60 children. SAF attacks on Ad-Daein Teaching Hospital reportedly killed at least 70 people. Othman stated that there are reasonable grounds to believe that both SAF and RSF have committed serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, potentially constituting war crimes. In a related development, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported from Khartoum on the extensive damage to three major hospitals in the capital. Prior to the conflict, Khartoum Teaching Hospital, the Ophthalmology Hospital, and the Dental Hospital served as key referral and teaching facilities. Now, these hospitals have suffered significant damage to their infrastructure and equipment. Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar, WHO Representative in Sudan, described the destruction of operating theatres, loss of imaging equipment, and collapse of several wards. He noted that while parts of the buildings remain usable, urgent structural repairs are needed to safely admit patients. Despite these challenges, hospital staff continue to treat patients and have appealed for aid to address the damage.