The Emergency Lawyers group in Sudan has claimed that the army and security forces are conducting torture to death and running "execution chambers," with numerous abuses documented during the ongoing civil war that has resulted in a humanitarian crisis.
Alarming Human Rights Violations in Sudan Amid Ongoing Civil War
Alarming Human Rights Violations in Sudan Amid Ongoing Civil War
A human rights organization reports widespread torture and unlawful killings by Sudan's army amid a devastating civil conflict.
The Emergency Lawyers group, a prominent Sudanese human rights organization, has issued alarming allegations against the army and security forces, stating they are torturing individuals to death and operating "execution chambers" amid the ongoing civil war. This dire situation has been unfolding particularly in the capital, Khartoum, where the group claims to have documented hundreds of arrests.
Since March, when the Sudanese army regained control of Khartoum from the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the civil conflict has escalated, resulting in a catastrophic toll of tens of thousands of lives lost in just two years. The army has yet to respond to requests for comment on these grave allegations.
Emergency Lawyers have highlighted what they describe as a "dangerous escalation in violations." According to their report, detainees are often taken at random to large detention centers, where conditions are said to be inhumane. They pointed out that the fate of these captured individuals varies, including ongoing detention under brutal conditions, trials lacking fundamental justice standards, or release in dire health.
Tragically, the report indicates that in the most severe cases, those who have been detained are found dead, often showing clear signs of having suffered torture. Historically, torture was prevalent during the brutal regime of former president Omar al-Bashir, and even now, the RSF are accused of committing similar atrocities against prisoners they capture.
The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan has previously stated that both the RSF and the army are responsible for a "widespread pattern" of arbitrary detentions and torture. The conflict's impact continues to escalate the humanitarian crisis, with an astonishing 12 million people displaced and famine conditions declared in various regions of the country.
The medical organization Doctors Without Borders has reported that the ongoing conflict has ignited the worst cholera outbreak Sudan has seen in years, with nearly 100,000 cases and over 2,470 deaths attributed to the disease in the past year.
The crisis unfolds against a backdrop of international concern as the situation in Sudan remains precarious and deteriorates rapidly, demanding urgent attention and action from the global community.
