Tag Archives: IDPs

(12 December 2023) The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) has continued to document human rights violations committed by the warring parties in Sudan. Sexual violence within the context of the Sudan conflict has alarmingly escalated and demands urgent international attention. The conflict has tragically transformed into a …

(24 January 2018) At least 5 people were killed and 26 others sustained gunshot wounds when joint forces of Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) opened live ammunition on a crowd of protestors at Hasahisa camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Zalingi, Central Darfur, on 20 January. …

  (28 September 2017) At least five people were killed and 29 others sustained gunshot wounds when Sudanese forces opened live ammunition on a crowd of protestors at Kalma camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nyala, South Darfur on 22 September, shortly before a planned visit by Sudan’s President …

(30 August 2017) The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) calls for urgent steps to be taken to investigate and hold to account the perpetrators of a gang rape of a 16-year-old girl reported to the police in Nyala, South Darfur. Sudanese authorities should ensure the allocation of …

(7 August 2017) There has been a marked upsurge in targeted attacks by Sudanese Government forces on civilians in Darfur since May when Government forces clashed with two rebel groups – the Sudan Liberation Movement-Minni Minnawi (SLA-MM) and Sudan Liberation Movement – Transitional Council (SLA-TC) – in east, central, and …

(15 June 2017) Three activists from Eidel Firsan locality in South Darfur are currently detained incommunicado by the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) without charge or access to their families. A lawyer contracted by the activists’ families has expressed concern for their safety and well-being, and vulnerability to torture …

This letter is available in English and French. An Open Letter to H.E. Mme. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, from South Sudanese and International Non-Governmental Organizations Cc: Ambassador Smail Chergui, Chairperson, AU Peace and Security Council CC: Alpha Oumar Konare, AU High Representative for South Sudan 1 November …

 (6 June 2016) Ten civilians and one police officer were killed during attacks on Azernei village, West Darfur, launched by members of Sudan’s paramilitary Border Guards. On the afternoon of 22 May 2016, an estimated 70 Border Guards attacked Azernei police station and killed a police officer. Members of Sudan’s Armed …

(19 April 2016) The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the International Refugee Rights Initiative (IRRI) today published a joint briefing for UN member states setting out key concerns and recommendations to improve the human rights situation in …

58th Ordinary Session of the Africa Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Banjul, The Gambia, 6-20 April 2016 Public Session Item 3: Human Rights Situation in Africa Read by Angelina Seeka of End Impunity  Madame Chairperson, distinguished Commissioners, State Delegates, representatives of NHRIs and NGOs; all protocols respectfully observed. This …