Violence, death and suffering in Sudan For the people of Sudan, nowhere is safe. The internal conflict has killed over 14,000 people and displaced over 10 million people. People in Sudan are facing rampant violations of human rights and humanitarian law resulting in mass civilian casualties, gender-based violence, and an internet shutdown that makes it […]
Responding to the outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s second city Wad Madani, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “We’re deeply concerned about the plight of civilians in Wad Madani. Amid fear and panic, many thousands of people have […]
Witnesses described how civilians were executed in their homes, on the streets and while attempting to flee.
Atikah Mekki, a Sudanese-Australian student of politics and law, reflects on the six-month anniversary of the Sudan conflict. Sunday 15 October 2023 was the six-month anniversary of the outbreak of the war in Sudan, Northeast Africa. I still remember the night my family and I heard the news at our home in Canberra. It was […]
Thousands of people killed and injured since fighting broke out between Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces.
More than 560,000 have fled the ongoing crisis in Sudan. They travel through roadblocks and checkpoints where authorities threaten them.
Responding to reports of escalating violence in West Darfur in recent days, including attacks by the Rapid Security Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias on non-Arab residents of the region, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, said: “Amnesty International is alarmed at reports of ethnically-motivated targeted killings, sexual violence, widespread […]
Join Amnesty’s Feminist Network at the Rally 11am – 1pm. Time for a ceasefire, for safe access routes, and for peace for Sudan.
Join the Amnesty International Feminist Network to hear from brave activists who are fighting for peace in Sudan. The activists will talk about the grassroots movement of activists in Khartoum’s neighbourhoods, many of which are led by women, who are coming together, risking their lives to ensure the safety of the most vulnerable. There will […]
New conflict escalation in Sudan exacerbates 20 years of suffering for civilians in Darfur.