UN Report Highlights War Crimes in Sudan Conflict

A recent UN report documents extensive human rights abuses in Sudan, including sexual violence and the killing of civilians, potentially constituting war crimes.

• The UN human rights office accuses both Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces of committing violations against civilians, including killings and forced displacement.
• Over 14,600 civilians have been killed and more than 8 million displaced due to the conflict that erupted in April 2023.
• At least 118 individuals, including children, have been subjected to sexual violence, with reports of gang rape and forced prostitution.
• Evidence of ethnically motivated attacks and the recruitment of child soldiers by both warring factions has been documented.
• The UN calls for an immediate end to hostilities and accountability for the perpetrators of these war crimes.

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