Dongola, Jan. 15, 2025 (SUNA) – The Wali of Northern State, Lt. Gen. Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Hamid Ibrahim, on Thursday received at his office the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk, along with his accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by members of the National Human Rights Mechanism, the Secretary-General of the Social Affairs Secretariat, Ms. Manal Makawi, the State Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, Dr. Wael Mohamed Sharif, and the Head of the Northern Sector of the National Commission for Human Rights, Mr. Abdul-Rahman Hussein.In press statements following the meeting, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr. Volker Türk expressed his pleasure at visiting Northern State. He explained that the visit aims to conduct a field assessment of the human rights situation in the state and to document violations committed against civilians. He affirmed that the visit is part of a broader effort to show solidarity with Sudan, support victims and survivors of militia abuses, and provide them with necessary assistance.Mr. Türk outlined that the visit program includes a trip to Al-Affad camp in Al-Dabbah Locality to hear testimonies from survivors of violations, as well as a visit to the Merowe Dam in Merowe Locality. He expressed hope for the restoration of peace and stability across Sudan.For her part, Secretary-General of the Social Affairs Secretariat Ms. Manal Makawi noted that the High Commissioner received a comprehensive briefing on the humanitarian situation in Northern State. She highlighted that the visit will include Al-Affad camp to assess the conditions of the displaced persons (IDPs) and a visit to Merowe Locality to review the impacts of attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia targeting electricity substations.Ms. Makawi underscored the importance of documenting civilian violations resulting from RSF assaults and affirmed that the visit will positively influence the humanitarian and human rights situation in the state.State Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Dr. Wael Mohamed Sharif welcomed the High Commissioner’s visit, emphasizing its significance. He confirmed that the programme includes a field tour of Al-Affad camp to assess the humanitarian conditions of the IDPs, in addition to a visit to Merowe Dam, highlighting the visit’s role in drawing attention to the state’s humanitarian needs. AS/BH