The 38th Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan, by Mr. ISHII Yoshizane, Minister (14 November 2025)

　Thank you, Mr. President.
 
　We thank you for convening this special session. Japan remains deeply concerned about the worsening human rights and humanitarian situation in the Sudan, particularly in and around El Fasher.
 
　We are appalled by the reports on horrendous acts, including summary executions, mass killings, attacks against humanitarian personnel, and forced displacement. Women and girls, in particular, are disproportionately at risk, especially as the last remaining maternity hospitals in El Fasher have been destroyed and conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence continues unabated.
 
　Japan appreciates the important work of the Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan as the only UN investigative mandate for the country concerned. The FFM’s work is now more vital than ever to ensure accountability for reported violations and abuses of human rights, as well as reported violations of international humanitarian law.
 
　Japan reiterates its call on all parties to the conflict to immediately cease the hostilities and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law. We urge all parties to guarantee immediate, unconditional, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access to populations in need, while protecting civilians and those placed hors de combat.
 
　Japan remains committed to supporting Sudanese efforts toward an orderly transition to civilian rule, in close cooperation with the international community, including through the work of its Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa.
 
　I thank you, Mr. President.