• Dec 10, 2012
    Since September 2011, Sudanese government forces have bombed indiscriminately across Blue Nile State, spreading palpable fear among civilians who live there. Government bombardments and ground attacks have killed and maimed scores of civilians, and displaced tens of thousands of women, men and children. Women have been forced from their villages into the bush, where they no longer have access to hospitals or health care providers -- even for childbirth. Women and girls who are able to flee the country have had to walk for days and weeks carrying their children and property, while under threat of attack from government forces and militias. Once the women and girls reach the refugee camps in South Sudan, their struggle continues. With limited means to support themselves, women and girls are at risk of sexual violence from soldiers and other men in host communities when collecting firewood outside the camps to cook food.
  • Sep 2, 2011
  • Aug 29, 2011
  • Aug 24, 2011
    In late August, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International investigated the indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas in the Nuba Mountains region of Southern Kordofan. The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) conducted 13 air strikes, killing at least 26 civilians and injuring more than 45 others since mid-June. The researchers also witnessed government planes circling over civilian areas and dropping bombs, forcing civilians to seek shelter in mountains and caves. Additionally, the government has prevented aid groups from delivering food and other assistance to more than 150,000 displaced people in areas under control of opposition forces.
  • Nov 18, 2010

    A referendum early next year will determine whether Southern Sudan remains part of Sudan or secedes and becomes an independent nation. Host Amy Costello discusses human rights concerns in Sudan leading up to this important vote. With HRW's Jehanne Henry and Darfur activist Abdalmageed Salih.

  • May 26, 2010
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  • Jan 13, 2009

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