A prominent Sudanese human rights organization has made grave allegations concerning the treatment of detainees in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, where the army is accused of conducting torture that leads to death.
Sudan's Army Accused of Torture and Deaths Amid Ongoing Civil War
Sudan's Army Accused of Torture and Deaths Amid Ongoing Civil War
Human rights group highlights alarming instances of torture by military forces in Sudan.
In a shocking report, the Emergency Lawyers group alleges that the Sudanese army and security forces have been engaging in systematic torture, with some victims found deceased showing signs of abuse. The group indicated that hundreds of arrests have taken place since the army's recapture of Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in March, amid a devastating civil war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives over the past two years. The army did not respond to inquiries regarding these claims.
According to the Emergency Lawyers, there has been a "dangerous escalation in violations" within the conflict. The group reported that many individuals are randomly arrested and held in large detention centers, facing dire conditions. "Their fates range from continued detention in inhumane conditions, trials conducted by security agencies that lack the most basic standards of justice, or release in poor health," the organization stated, noting the grim outcome for some detainees who were found dead after being abused.
Historical patterns of torture and violation are distressingly evident, echoing the oppressive practices of former president Omar al-Bashir’s regime. Both the army and RSF are implicated in the ongoing human rights abuses, with the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan indicating that both sides are contributing to a pattern of arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment, including acts of sexual violence.
The ongoing conflict has precipitated a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, displacing over 12 million individuals and leading to the declaration of famine in certain areas. Reports from medical organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF) highlight a severe cholera outbreak linked to the war, with nearly 100,000 cases reported and thousands of fatalities over the past year. The situation in Sudan illustrates the dire need for international attention and intervention as the human rights violations continue to grow in intensity and scope.
According to the Emergency Lawyers, there has been a "dangerous escalation in violations" within the conflict. The group reported that many individuals are randomly arrested and held in large detention centers, facing dire conditions. "Their fates range from continued detention in inhumane conditions, trials conducted by security agencies that lack the most basic standards of justice, or release in poor health," the organization stated, noting the grim outcome for some detainees who were found dead after being abused.
Historical patterns of torture and violation are distressingly evident, echoing the oppressive practices of former president Omar al-Bashir’s regime. Both the army and RSF are implicated in the ongoing human rights abuses, with the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan indicating that both sides are contributing to a pattern of arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment, including acts of sexual violence.
The ongoing conflict has precipitated a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, displacing over 12 million individuals and leading to the declaration of famine in certain areas. Reports from medical organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF) highlight a severe cholera outbreak linked to the war, with nearly 100,000 cases reported and thousands of fatalities over the past year. The situation in Sudan illustrates the dire need for international attention and intervention as the human rights violations continue to grow in intensity and scope.
