Escalation in Sudanese Conflict: Justice, Accountability, and Humanitarian Support Needed Introduction The conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has reached a harrowing milestone, as it enters its sixth month today. With the death toll of at least 5,000 civilians, over 12,000 injured, and more […]
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UN Rights Body Must Act Against Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan A Call for Accountability in Sudan This week, member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva will vote on creating a mechanism to investigate alleged crimes by the parties to the conflict in Sudan. This move is crucial […]
Breaking Cycles of Impunity: The Importance of Positive Votes on Sudan and Russia by the UN Human Rights Council
Crucial Test for the United Nations Human Rights Council Evaluating the Role of the United Nations Human Rights Council The 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is set to conclude, and as member states deliberate on critical issues surrounding human rights monitoring mechanisms in Sudan and […]
Ending Cycles of Impunity: Positive Votes on Sudan and Russia Key for UN Human Rights Council
Evaluating the Human Rights Council’s Crucial Test Background The 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is set to conclude soon, and one of the key decisions on the table is whether to establish a human rights monitoring mechanism in Sudan and extend human rights reporting in […]
The Role of the UN Rights Body in Addressing Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan Introduction In recent years, Sudan has been plagued by violence and human rights abuses, with both the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaging in indiscriminate attacks, destroying infrastructure, and blocking humanitarian assistance. Moreover, the RSF and allied […]
World Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Address Atrocities in Sudan
Sudan: Global Leaders Warn of Inaction in Face of Atrocities Joint Statement Urges More Aid, Solidarity, Attention to the Crisis September 12, 2023 8:42PM EDT In a powerful joint statement, leaders of over 50 international human rights and humanitarian organizations, along with Tirana Hassan, the executive director of Human Rights […]
US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan’s Abusive Commanders: A Step Towards Justice and Accountability
US Imposes Sanctions on Abusive Commanders in Sudan: Crucial Step Toward Accountability for Rapid Support Force Abuses Overview The United States government has taken a significant step towards accountability for human rights abuses and war crimes committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The US Department of the […]
Sudan’s Darfur: Escalating Violence Threatens Fragile Peace
Sudan: New Attacks in Darfur US Should Press for Concrete Actions During UN Security Council Presidency August 4, 2023 12:30AM EDT In late July 2023, satellite data revealed massive fire destruction in the town of Sirba in Sudan‘s West Darfur state, marking the seventh village or town to be nearly […]
Sudan: A Grim Report Reveals Widespread War Crimes and Slaughter of Innocent Civilians
Report: The Ongoing War Crimes in Sudan The Crisis Unveiled Sudan, a country marred by conflict, has continued to witness the perpetration of war crimes and atrocities against its innocent civilians. The international community, human rights organizations, and the United Nations have all raised concerns regarding the ongoing violence in […]
ICC Prosecutor’s Call Demands Immediate Action on Sudan Crisis
ICC Prosecutor‘s Pronouncement Should Jumpstart Sudan Response Stronger International Action Needed to End Atrocities The recent pronouncement by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, regarding ongoing atrocities in Sudan‘s Darfur region should serve as a wake-up call to the international community. Khan’s announcement not only highlights […]