Federal Human Rights Commission - OCMCP Report
Special Situation Report: The Human Toll of the Cordilian Crisis
Reporting Period: January 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025
Released: April 6, 2025
Prepared by: Office for Conflict Monitoring and Civilian Protection
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Executive Summary
Since the outbreak of the Cordilian Crisis in early 2024, encompassing the Pohnarras Island insurgency, the breakdown of governance in Mitallduk, and the Zuhlgani territorial annexation, the region has witnessed a dramatic deterioration in civilian well-being. The FHRC documents over 1,810,803 civilian deaths, 1,478,811 injuries, and the displacement of more than 28.5 million individuals, making it the most severe human rights emergency in the Southern Cordilian region in half a century.
Key Humanitarian Indicators
| Category | Recorded Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian deaths | 1 810 803 | Verified through FHRC field reports, local morgues, and NGO partners |
| Civilian injuries | 1 478 800+ | Includes injuries from airstrikes, ground conflict, torture, & disease |
| Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) | 20 631 470 | Majority from Pohnarras, Mitallduk Proper, & the Gulf War corridor |
| Refugees abroad | 7 880 875 | Primarily fled to [COUNTRYNAME], Zuhlgan, Okhoa, [COUNTRYNAME], & Emerald; host states reaching capacity |
| Children out of school | >47 280 000 | Educational collapse in most affected regions |
| Civilian infrastructure destroyed | 19 major hospitals, 137 clinics, 1 112 schools, 18 water facilities | |
| Confirmed war crimes | 43 incidents under investigation | Including forced disappearances, summary executions, & indiscriminate bombings |
| Gender‑based violence incidents | 9 240+ | Rape, forced marriage, & sexual slavery reported |
| Cultural heritage sites damaged | 68 sites | Including Entpriras, ancient mosques, & tribal shrines |
Major Humanitarian Flashpoints
- Pohnarras Island (Jan–Oct 2024)
- Deaths: 3 900+ civilians
- Events: Coalition & Zuhlgani airstrikes; blockade of ports; mass detentions.
- Human Rights: Documented use of starvation as a weapon; denial of medical evacuations.
- Mitallduk Proper & Tadukallai (Aug 2024–Present)
- Deaths: 192 400+
- Displacement: 18 912 000 IDPs
- Events: Breakdown of law; militia “cleansing” operations; disease outbreaks in camps.
- Cultural Impact: Destruction of Entprira shrines; looting of tribal archives.
- Zuhlgani Annexation Zones (Jan 2025–Present)
- Deaths: 3 confirmed
- Disappearances: 13 civilians
- Displacement: 8 270 forcibly relocated
- Abuses: Collective punishment; resource extraction without consent.
- Gulf War Corridor (Feb 2024–Mar 2025)
- Deaths: 48 600+
- Events: Indiscriminate shelling of villages; sabotage of oil pipelines leading to environmental poisoning.
Special Focus: Women, Children & Vulnerable Groups
- Children: 61 % of IDPs; 28 % suffering malnutrition; 3 % recruited as child soldiers.
- Women & Girls: 45 % of displaced; 9 240+ reported sexual violence incidents; limited access to reproductive healthcare.
- Elderly & Disabled: Excluded from evacuation lists; 12 % mortality rate in camps.
Patterns of Rights Violations
- Targeting of Civilians and Infrastructure
Widespread evidence of indiscriminate attacks on noncombatants by multiple actors, including:
- Airstrikes in populated areas (May 2024–Present)
- Shelling of IDP camps (Sept. 2024, Pohnarras Interior, May–Dec. 2024 Southern Krauanagaz)
- Use of explosive ordnance near schools and clinics (December 2024–Present)
- Airstrikes on marketplaces and IDP camps (May–June 2024).
- Artillery shelling of hospitals and schools (Sept–Dec 2024).
- Use of explosive ordnance within 200 m of civilian shelters.
- Obstruction of Aid
- Humanitarian convoys denied access to Pohnarras’ interior by Red K insurgents
- Zuhlgani forces have imposed permit requirements to access annexed areas
- Krauanagazan federal forces accused of blocking aid to separatist-controlled regions in retaliation
- Red K, PV, and other militias attacked aid convoys in southern Mitallduk and Northern Krauanagaz
- Detentions and Abuses
- 72 390+ detained without charge; held in unofficial facilities.
- Torture, forced confessions, and sexual violence reported by both state and non-state actors
- Environmental and Cultural Destruction
- The destruction of Entpriras and sacred sites in Pohnarras and Mitallduk reported by local elders: 28 reported cases
- Unsanctioned resource extraction in newly annexed lands by Zuhlgani-linked corporations
Economic & Environmental Impact
- GDP Contraction: Estimated –18 % for Krauanagaz, –22 % for Mitallduk, –10 % for Zuhlgan.
- Food Security: 42 % of households facing severe food shortages; risk of famine in remote districts.
- Environmental Damage: 1 200 km² of forest lost; waterborne disease outbreaks linked to contamination.
Response Efforts & Gaps
| Actor | Actions Taken | Gaps & Challenges |
|---|---|---|
| FHRC & OCMCP | Field monitoring, legal referrals, flash reports | Limited access to frontlines; security threats |
| KCDC & Zuhlgan CDC Joint Taskforce | Vaccine R&D, epidemiological surveillance | Lab capacity overwhelmed; slow sample transport |
| IFHA, PEOPLE, NLL | Field hospitals, water/sanitation projects | Funding shortfalls; logistical blockades |
| WF & Sedunn | Diplomatic mediation; humanitarian corridors | Lack of enforcement authority; permit disputes |
Recommendations
- Immediate ceasefire in Mitallduk and return to internationally recognized borders
- Full humanitarian access to all affected zones, including Zuhlgani-annexed areas
- Launch of a WF-led independent investigation into war crimes
- Establishment of a Cordilian Civilian Protection Taskforce
- Accountability mechanisms for both state and non-state actors involved in atrocities
Conclusion
The Cordilian Crisis is a catastrophic humanitarian emergency and a stark failure of regional governance. Without immediate, coordinated international intervention, the fabric of Southern Cordilian society faces irreversible damage.
“The crisis is no longer contained. We are witnessing the erasure of entire communities, the silencing of cultures, and the slow starvation of hope.”
— Arvalia Ketzen, High Commissioner for Human Rights
Zhirveniayya Temipre te Kallzhir Uvenital - Federal Human Rights Commission
High Commissioner for Human Rights
Arvalia Ketzen
Deputy Commissioner for Investigations and Justice
Kiers Vayaz
Deputy Commissioner for Combat Monitoring and Civilian Protection
Aleks Barok
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