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

May 25, 2026
News Release
Sudan: Colombians Linked to Atrocities Trained in UAE Bases
Africa

April 23, 2026
Commentary
Lack of Principled African Leadership, Action in Sudan

Allan Ngari

Advocacy Director, Africa

Laetitia Bader

Director, Horn of Africa

Published in: Mail & Guardian
Africa

April 17, 2026
Commentary
Known, Documented, and Ignored: Confronting the International Politics of Inaction

Carine Kaneza Nantulya

Deputy Africa Director

Published in: ABC

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May 25, 2026 Report

From Bogotá to El Fasher

The UAE’s Role in the Deployment of Colombian Fighters and Other Backing to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan
April 7, 2026 Report

Sudan: Arbitrary Detention by Army, Security Forces

End Abuses, Grant Access to Independent Investigators
February 24, 2026 Report

Sudan: People with Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur

Executed, Abused by Rapid Support Forces During El Fasher Takeover
June 4, 2025 Report

Sudan: Armed Forces Airstrikes in South Darfur

Indiscriminate Strikes Add to Record of War Crimes

News

April 14, 2026 News Release

Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act on Ongoing Atrocities

At Berlin Conference Marking Third Year, Protect Civilians, Hold Abusers to Account
April 7, 2026 Report

Sudan: Arbitrary Detention by Army, Security Forces

End Abuses, Grant Access to Independent Investigators
April 7, 2026 Letter

Sudan: The EU must act for Sudan’s civilians at three years of conflict

Joint Letter
March 11, 2026 Dispatches

New Sudan Atrocity Prevention Coalition Needs to Act Fast

Protect Civilians, Deter Atrocities, Advance Justice
February 24, 2026 Report

Sudan: People with Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur

Executed, Abused by Rapid Support Forces During El Fasher Takeover
February 24, 2026 Dispatches

UN Body Finds 'Hallmarks of Genocide' in Darfur

Report on El Fasher Crimes Should Spur Action to Halt Atrocities
February 9, 2026 Statement

Sudan: Concrete Action Urgently Needed to Protect Civilians and Advance Accountability

HRW Oral Statement - ID on the High Commissioner oral update on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan - Intersessional meeting of the UN Human Rights Council
February 5, 2026 Interview

Interview: Investigating the Downfall of El Fasher, Sudan
February 4, 2026 News Release

Horn/East Africa: War Crimes, Election Repression

Concerned Governments Should Act Against Abusive Forces, Press for Civic Space
January 26, 2026 Dispatches

ICC’s Work Vital for Justice in Darfur

Prosecutor Briefs UN Security Council Amid US Attacks on the Court