A prominent rights organization, the Emergency Lawyers group, has issued grave accusations against the Sudanese army and security forces, alleging that they are systematically torturing individuals to death and running "execution chambers." The group reported several instances in the capital city of Khartoum, where numerous detentions have been documented since the army reclaimed control from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) back in March.
Sudanese Army Accused of Torturing Detainees to Death by Human Rights Group
Sudanese Army Accused of Torturing Detainees to Death by Human Rights Group
A disturbing report claims ongoing torture and extrajudicial killings by Sudan’s military forces as civil war rages.
The Emergency Lawyers group notes it has tracked hundreds of arrests related to the civil conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. According to their findings, some detainees, identified as tortured, were later discovered deceased. While there was no immediate comment from the Sudanese army regarding these claims, the evidence presented indicates a severe escalation in human rights violations.
According to Emergency Lawyers, individuals are frequently apprehended arbitrarily and sent to large detention facilities that are notorious for their brutal conditions. The group highlighted the fate of these detainees, which range from prolonged confinement under torturous conditions to unfair trials lacking fundamental justice principles, culminating in severe health deterioration or even death through torture.
Historically, the use of torture has been a hallmark of the oppressive regime of former President Omar al-Bashir, and both the RSF and the army have reportedly engaged in similar abuses during the ongoing conflict. The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudans has confirmed that both factions are responsible for a range of human rights violations, including arbitrary detention, torture, and even sexual violence.
This internal strife has exacerbated a humanitarian crisis, displacing approximately 12 million people and triggering famine in several areas. Recent reports from medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) indicate that the conflict has led to a significant cholera outbreak, with nearly 100,000 reported cases and nearly 2,500 deaths in the last year alone.
The humanitarian situation remains dire as attention focuses on the human cost of this escalating war.
According to Emergency Lawyers, individuals are frequently apprehended arbitrarily and sent to large detention facilities that are notorious for their brutal conditions. The group highlighted the fate of these detainees, which range from prolonged confinement under torturous conditions to unfair trials lacking fundamental justice principles, culminating in severe health deterioration or even death through torture.
Historically, the use of torture has been a hallmark of the oppressive regime of former President Omar al-Bashir, and both the RSF and the army have reportedly engaged in similar abuses during the ongoing conflict. The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudans has confirmed that both factions are responsible for a range of human rights violations, including arbitrary detention, torture, and even sexual violence.
This internal strife has exacerbated a humanitarian crisis, displacing approximately 12 million people and triggering famine in several areas. Recent reports from medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) indicate that the conflict has led to a significant cholera outbreak, with nearly 100,000 reported cases and nearly 2,500 deaths in the last year alone.
The humanitarian situation remains dire as attention focuses on the human cost of this escalating war.
