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ACJPS strongly condemns the recent brutal attacks on worshippers by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher, North Darfur, which have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.

ACJPS expresses its profound concern regarding the well-being of two civilians who were detained by the SAF military Intelligence Unit subsequent to the Marawi Criminal Court's decision to dismiss a previous case against them.

Sudan witnessed a serious escalation in gross human rights violations during August 2025, particularly in Darfur and conflict-affected states. These violations took various forms, including direct targeting of civilians, mass displacement, sexual assaults, deteriorating health care, and the collapse of basic services.

The Sudanese conflict has tragically resulted in the targeting of innocent civilians in El-Fasher, a city under a dire humanitarian crisis. This situation is a stark reminder of the pressing need for peace and protection of innocent lives.

ACJPS would like to provide an update on the Tarsin Landslide that occurred in Jabel Marra in August 2025. We also want to acknowledge the quick responses from rescue teams and the humanitarian consortium, which included national and international partners. Additionally, we recognize the crucial role local communities played in responding to the crisis in its early stages.

Through interviews with victims and their families, the research sheds light on various forms of human trafficking, including sexual exploitation, forced labor, child recruitment, forced marriage, and exploitation along smuggling routes in Sudan.

In this release, ACJPS shares accounts of several incidents of sexual violence against women and girls in the Kalma IDP camp in South Darfur.

ACJPS extends sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the residents of Tarsin village, located within the Jebel Marra range on the border between Central and South Darfur states, following the recent landslide that is believed to have claimed at least 1,000 lives.

The African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) is deeply alarmed by the brutal attack on the vulnerable population in El Fasher, North Darfur.

Three detainees are suspected of having died from cholera, while symptoms appear in two others at the Deqris Prison in South Darfur State.

This report aims to shed light on the situation of human rights defenders in Sudan during the armed conflict that has extended from April 2023 to date, with a focus on the threats and violations faced by activists, volunteers, and humanitarian, health, and human rights workers. The report is based on field reports and direct testimonies from victims and witnesses, as well as information monitored by a documentation team that adheres to confidentiality to ensure the safety of sources.

ACJPS expresses deep concern for the safety of civilians in Babanusa city as renewed clashes started between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in June 2025 over control of the town. These ongoing conflicts have placed residents in a very difficult humanitarian situation.