PUBLICATIONS #human rights violations in Sudan

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.

This report offers valuable insights and evidence for victims of sexual violence in Sudan. Filled with facts and survivor testimonies, it aims to strengthen advocacy and contribute meaningfully to the pursuit of justice in Sudan's future.

Between October and November 2025, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan deteriorated significantly due to the ongoing armed conflicts in Darfur and Kordofan, which have had ripple effects across other regions.

During October 2025, Sudan witnessed a sharp escalation in conflict, particularly in Darfur (Al-Fashir), White Nile, Gedaref, and Khartoum. Civilians were subjected to grave violations, including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, sexual violence against women and girls, and looting, with hospitals, schools, and vital infrastructure are being targeted.

This report details the ongoing decline in the human rights situation in Sudan during July, August, and September 2025, attributable to the persistent conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has expanded into new regions, leading to increased civilian casualties and significant breaches of international humanitarian law.