Sudan

On April 15, 2023, fighting in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), rapidly spread throughout the country. SAF leader Gen. Abdelfattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemedti,” had jointly carried out a coup against the country’s transitional government in October 2021. Both forces have a history of violating international humanitarian and human rights law, notably in Darfur and during crackdowns against protesters. In 2022, the trial of Ali Kosheib, a former Janjaweed militia leader, charged with 31 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, began at the International Criminal Court. Arrest warrants against ex-president Omar al-Bashir and two of his associates remain outstanding.

Crisis and Conflict

August 28, 2024
Report
Sudan: Warring Parties Execute Detainees, Mutilate Bodies
United Nations

Nearly 80 Sudanese, African, and international NGOs have called for the extension of the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for Sudan, which the UN Human Rights Council established at its 54th regular session (through resolution 54/2), in October 2023.

August 28, 2024
Q & A
Q&A: Why Should The Mandate of The Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) For Sudan Be Extended
Women's Rights

July 28, 2024
News Release
Sudan: Widespread Sexual Violence in the Capital

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August 28, 2024 Report

Sudan: Warring Parties Execute Detainees, Mutilate Bodies

Halt and Investigate Abuses as War Crimes
July 28, 2024 Report

“Khartoum is not Safe for Women!”

Sexual Violence against Women and Girls in Sudan’s Capital
May 9, 2024 Report

“The Massalit Will Not Come Home”

Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes Against Humanity in El Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
November 26, 2023 Report

Sudan: New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur

UN Security Council Should Act to Protect Civilians, Punish Abusive RSF Commanders