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UN Human Rights Council: Interactive Dialogue With the Independent Expert on Sudan

Oct 3, 2012

Oral statement

Human Rights Watch deeply regrets that the shift of the mandate of the Independent Expert on Sudan from Item 4 to Item 10 was used by the Sudanese authorities to restrict the ability of the mandate holder to monitor the human rights situation in the country and to prevent the identification of human rights violations and abuses.
UN Human Rights Council: Interactive Dialogue With the Independent Expert on Sudan

Sep 25, 2012

Oral statement

Human Rights Watch deeply regrets that the shift of the mandate of the Independent Expert on Sudan from Item 4 to Item 10 was used by the Sudanese authorities to restrict the ability of the mandate holder to monitor the human rights situation in the country and to prevent the identification of human rights violations and abuses. We are concerned that this is happening while the human rights situation in the country has seriously deteriorated.
UN Human Rights Council: Addressing Deteriorating Rights Situation in Sudan

Sep 16, 2012

Letter

One year after the independence of South Sudan, the human rights and humanitarian situation in Sudan has deteriorated. Recent months have seen a widespread crackdown against dissenting voices, opposition groups and protesters. This has included mass arbitrary detentions and torture, pre and post print censorship of media outlets, and harassment of human rights defenders and journalists.
AU Summit: Malawi Stands With Darfur Victims

Jun 8, 2012

Press release

The Malawi government showed strong support for victims of international crimes by deciding not to be the host of the African Union (AU) summit if President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan is allowed to attend, African civil society organizations and international organizations with a presence in Africa said today.
Letter to President of the Republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit From South Sudanese Civil Society Organizations Regarding the Government of South Sudan’s Invitation to President Omar al-Bashir to Attend the April 2012 Presidential Summit in Juba

Mar 29, 2012

Letter
Letter to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Regarding Contact between UN Representative Gambari and Sudanese President al-Bashir

Feb 1, 2012

Letter
Sudan: ICC Warrant Request Advances Justice

Dec 2, 2011

Press release

The request by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor for an arrest warrant for Sudan’s defense minister is an important step toward justice for serious crimes committed in Darfur.
Malawi: Arrest Sudanese President al-Bashir or Bar His Entry

Oct 13, 2011

Press release

Malawi should arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir or bar his entry to the country. Al-Bashir is expected to travel to Malawi to attend the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) summit on Friday, October 14, 2011.
Letter to African Union Chairperson Jean Ping on the 17th AU Summit

Jun 21, 2011

Letter
China: Do Not Host Sudanese President

Jun 20, 2011

Press release

The Chinese government’s invitation to Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir is an affront to victims of heinous crimes committed in Darfur.