April 7, 2026
Sudan: Arbitrary Detention by Army, Security Forces
End Abuses, Grant Access to Independent Investigators
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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February 24, 2026
Sudan: People with Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur
Executed, Abused by Rapid Support Forces During El Fasher Takeover
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June 4, 2025
Sudan: Armed Forces Airstrikes in South Darfur
Indiscriminate Strikes Add to Record of War Crimes
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February 25, 2025
Sudan: Armed Group Allied to the Military Attacks Village
Hold Forces Accountable for Gezira Attacks; Protect Civilians
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February 24, 2026
UN Body Finds 'Hallmarks of Genocide' in Darfur
Report on El Fasher Crimes Should Spur Action to Halt Atrocities
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February 9, 2026
Sudan: Concrete Action Urgently Needed to Protect Civilians and Advance Accountability
HRW Oral Statement - ID on the High Commissioner oral update on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan - Intersessional meeting of the UN Human Rights Council
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February 5, 2026
Interview: Investigating the Downfall of El Fasher, Sudan
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February 4, 2026
Horn/East Africa: War Crimes, Election Repression
Concerned Governments Should Act Against Abusive Forces, Press for Civic Space
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January 26, 2026
ICC’s Work Vital for Justice in Darfur
Prosecutor Briefs UN Security Council Amid US Attacks on the Court
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December 15, 2025
ICC Sentences Former Sudanese Militia Leader to 20 Years
Governments Should Back ICC, Pursue Additional Accountability Efforts
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November 14, 2025
Sudan: Accountability Crucial to Stop Atrocities in El Fasher and Prevent Further Escalation
HRW Oral Statement - UN Human Rights Council 38th Special Session - The Human Rights Situation in and around El Fasher, in the Context of the Ongoing Conflict in the Sudan
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November 12, 2025
UN Rights Body Set to Hold Urgent Session on Sudan
Ensure Rigorous Investigations to Pave Way for Accountability
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November 3, 2025
Sudan: Joint Appeal for a UN HRC special session on the situation in and around El Fasher, North Darfur
The Human Rights Council should convene a special session on Sudan to address the situation in and around El Fasher, North Darfur, and ensure urgent investigations
