United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Tom Fletcher, stated on Friday that the atrocities in El Fasher, Sudan, are among the “worst ”crimes”—crimes that were anticipated and could have been prevented.

Fletcher is currently in the Darfur region, the location of El Fasher. The city has witnessed horrific acts and a massive wave of displacement recently.

He added that there has been excessive posturing and minimal action from the international community in response to the atrocities in El Fasher.

Fletcher issued a strong warning about escalating violence in Kordofan, Sudan, where bombing, sieges, and forced displacement are taking place.

He called for action against individuals and companies that “fuel and profit from” the war in Sudan.

The United Nations Human Rights Council is holding an emergency session today, Friday, to discuss the devastating humanitarian situation in El Fasher.

Rapid Support Forces took control of the city—the capital of North Darfur state—about two weeks ago.

Sudan has been embroiled in a war between government forces and the Rapid Support Forces for nearly two and a half years. Humanitarian aid workers are currently unable to enter the city due to its sealing off.

People who managed to flee to nearby towns such as Tawila have reported killings, torture, and war crimes.

The head of the International Organization for Migration estimated that thousands are missing in El Fasher, and around 50,000 people have been displaced from Kordofan over the past two months.