Despite the Sudanese army's recapture of Khartoum in March, the Emergency Lawyers group has revealed severe human rights abuses happening in the city. The organization has documented numerous incidents of torture and rescues linked to the army and security forces, stating that some detainees have been found dead bearing signs of abuse. The ongoing conflict against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has escalated into a vicious civil war, claiming tens of thousands of lives over the past two years.
In a recent statement on social media platform X, Emergency Lawyers outlined an alarming rise in violence against civilians, with random arrests leading to large-scale detentions and inhumane treatment within detention centers. The conditions for captives have become dire, with many suffering from deteriorating health, while some tragically end up dead after torture.
Historically, systemic torture has marked Sudan's past, notably during the regime of former president Omar al-Bashir. The RSF has similarly been accused of committing abuses and executing prisoners throughout the current conflict. The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan has condemned both the army and the RSF, citing a trend of arbitrary arrest, torture, and other forms of violence.
The protracted fighting has ignited one of the worst humanitarian disasters globally, displacing over 12 million people and leading to widespread famine in various regions. Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) recently reported a severe cholera outbreak, with close to 100,000 cases and nearly 2,500 fatalities in the past year.
As the international community watches in horror, Sudan's future remains uncertain amid the ongoing atrocities impacting countless civilians.
In a recent statement on social media platform X, Emergency Lawyers outlined an alarming rise in violence against civilians, with random arrests leading to large-scale detentions and inhumane treatment within detention centers. The conditions for captives have become dire, with many suffering from deteriorating health, while some tragically end up dead after torture.
Historically, systemic torture has marked Sudan's past, notably during the regime of former president Omar al-Bashir. The RSF has similarly been accused of committing abuses and executing prisoners throughout the current conflict. The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan has condemned both the army and the RSF, citing a trend of arbitrary arrest, torture, and other forms of violence.
The protracted fighting has ignited one of the worst humanitarian disasters globally, displacing over 12 million people and leading to widespread famine in various regions. Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) recently reported a severe cholera outbreak, with close to 100,000 cases and nearly 2,500 fatalities in the past year.
As the international community watches in horror, Sudan's future remains uncertain amid the ongoing atrocities impacting countless civilians.
