SUDAN: THE WAR AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM

The war in Sudan that started on April 15 has had a detrimental effect on the justice system. The conflict that started between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues in multiple locations, leading to widespread destruction of infrastructure, including courts and legal institutions, making it difficult for people to access justice. On 15 April 2023, explosions and gunfire broke out as violence erupted in Khartoum and other Sudanese cities between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by Sudan’s current head of state as Chairperson of the Sovereign Council (SC), General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, and a paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

The consequences of this war have undermined the integrity of the justice system, resulting in a culture of impunity, where perpetrators are not held accountable for their actions, and victims are denied justice. [1] The war has created a climate of fear and insecurity, making it challenging for individuals to come forward and report crimes or seek legal redress. The armed groups involved in the conflict have been accused of committing widespread human rights abuses, including sexual violence, looting, and the bombing of government infrastructure, Courts, police stations, the office of the registrar, and the Criminal Evidence Laboratory center in Khartoum.

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[1] Sudan: Clashes between SAF and RSF – Flash Update No. 14 (28 May 2023) [EN/AR] https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-clashes-between-saf-and-rsf-flash-update-no-14-28-may-2023-enar