Sudan: Explosive Weapons Harming Civilians
Limited Access to Water, Electricity, Medical Care Fuels Humanitarian Crisis
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.
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United NationsThe United Nations Security Council should take stronger steps to reverse the rapidly deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in Sudan.Sudan: Concrete UN Security Council Action Needed
June 1, 2023
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Sudan: Hundreds of Protesters Detained, Mistreated
End Protester Arrests; Free Detainees; Lift State of Emergency
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Sudan: Unlawful Detentions by Rapid Support Forces
Stop Military Arrests of Civilians, Investigate Abuses
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Sudan: Security Forces Kill Protesters in Eastern Sudan
Prosecute Killings, Prioritize Security Sector Reforms
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Sudan: Concrete UN Security Council Action Needed
African Council Members Should Take Leading Role in Ending Abuses
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Interview: Life in Sudan, While a Conflict Rages
Key Civilian Infrastructure Destroyed, Humanitarian Crisis Looms
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Sudan: Explosive Weapons Harming Civilians
Limited Access to Water, Electricity, Medical Care Fuels Humanitarian Crisis
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Joint Letter to President Biden on US Policy toward Sudan
NGOs urge bold action that prioritizes human rights, civilian protection
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UN Human Rights Council Should Respond to Sudan Crisis
Hold Special Session; Create Mechanism to Collect Evidence of Abuses
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Sudan Conflict and International Law
Question and Answer Document on Laws of War, Human Rights Concerns
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Sudan: Human Rights Central to Any New Transition
HRW Statement - Item 2 ID on High Commissioner's Oral Update on the Sudan - HRC52
