PUBLICATIONS #human rights violations in Sudan

The recent decision by Sudanese authorities to review and potentially reduce the public sector workforce raises profound legal, economic, and human rights concerns, particularly in the context of the ongoing armed conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

Enforced disappearance in Sudan occurs across diverse settings rather than in a single environment or fixed circumstances. It manifests in various contexts that differ in violence levels, the nature of involved actors, and the scope of targeting. Analyzing documented cases and testimonies reveals that understanding this phenomenon requires a dual perspective.

This report documents the human rights and humanitarian situation in Sudan during May 2026, amidst ongoing armed conflict and widespread deterioration in protection and basic services.

This report documents the escalation of the conflict in Sudan and its resulting widespread human toll, with hundreds of civilians killed and injured in attacks and bombings targeting populated areas and health facilities in several states, including hospitals in Al-Daein, Al-Jabalain, and Nyala.

On the morning of 15 April 2023, the sound of gunfire shattered the ordinary rhythms of life in Khartoum. Over the past three years, civilians have not simply been caught in the crossfire; they have been systematically targeted.

Sudan enters the third anniversary of this war on 15 April under the shadow of mass civilian suffering. This moment should not be framed in terms of battlefield calculations or the rival claims of armed actors. It should be centered on the people of Sudan who have lived through bombardment, hunger, rape, displacement, detention, disappearance, and the collapse of basic protection.

The war in Sudan continues, along with the grave violations that accompany it, many of which amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. At the same time, the limited international efforts have failed to end the war or even achieve a humanitarian truce.

ACJPS received information that indicates that approximately 13,000 detainees are currently being held at Diqris prison, a detention facility located in South Darfur.

On 20 March 2026, between approximately 8:40 p.m. and 9:10 p.m., two drone strikes hit Al-Daein Hospital, located in the capital of Central Darfur State, an area under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)

This programmatic report covers the period from January 2025 to December 2025. Highlights of the report include: advocacy before regional and international human rights mechanisms, advocacy meetings, strategic litigation, and documentation of violations committed since the eruption of armed conflict in April 2025.

Between 2010 and 2018, Sudan undertook significant efforts to expand its child protection architecture through the adoption of multiple national strategies addressing violence against children, harmful traditional practices, parental care, and the protection of children in vulnerable situations. These initiatives reflected an important policy shift toward formalizing protection commitments within national frameworks.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of Sudan's human rights and humanitarian crisis in December 2025.