(27 November 2023) The African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) expresses deep concern over the surge in the recruitment of child soldiers in the Darfur region, specifically in Central Darfur since the outbreak of the armed conflict in April 2023. ACJPS is reliably informed that the recruitment, mainly …
Read More »Sexual Slavery in Khor Jahannam
(26 November 2023) The outbreak of the war in April 2023 in Sudan, has led to a large wave of refugees and the displacement of nearly 3 million people. There has also been a worrying increase in violations. These violations include aerial bombardment of civilians, public and private facilities, enforced …
Read More »South Darfur: Urgent call for authorities to investigate the killing of 10 political activists and businessmen in Nyala city
(26 November 2023) African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) strongly condemns the continued targeting of civilians by the warring parties and allied militia in Sudan. ACJPS has documented incidents where ten political activists and businessmen were targeted and killed by unknown gunmen in Nyala, South Darfur since the …
Read More »Sudan: A call for justice and accountability for 69 victims of rape and abductions in South Darfur
(26 November 2023) African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) calls for urgent steps to be taken by Sudanese authorities to investigate and hold to account the perpetrators of the rape including the gang rape of 43 women and abduction of 26 others including 10 previously reported by ACJPS in …
Read More »Central Darfur: Deep concern for the safety and wellbeing of four Sudanese including HRDs detained in Zalingi city
(25 November 2023) The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) expresses its utmost concern over the physical safety and wellbeing of four Sudanese citizens including three human rights defenders detained by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They were detained between 10th October and 6th November 2023 and …
Read More »Sudan’s War and its Devastating Impact on Infrastructure
24 November 2023 Sudan’s current conflict, marked by violence and displacement, has left a trail of destruction that extends far beyond immediate casualties. This comprehensive analysis delves into the multifaceted impact on crucial infrastructure, emphasizing the violation of international laws designed to protect civilians. Targeting Schools: The impact on education …
Read More »Darfur: Forty-one civilians including children killed in Donki Shatta village and Nyala city
(24 November 2023) African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) expresses deep concern about the continuous targeting of civilians by the Sudanese Army (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). ACJPS has documented two separate incidents where 41 civilians were killed and several others injured in Donki Shatta …
Read More »Empowering Sudan: The Crucial Role of Women in Peace Processes
23 November 2023 Sudan, a nation marked by a history of conflict, underscores the vital importance of achieving lasting peace. This narrative explores the multifaceted role of women in Sudan, emphasizing their potential as catalysts for positive change in building a sustainable and inclusive peace. With women constituting half of …
Read More »Sudan war update: Forty-seven detainees released, hundreds remain in custody
(23 November 2023) African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) has received reliable information indicating that 47 detainees held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were released while others escaped. The released detainees include 16 females. Some of the victims testified to ACJPS that they had been subjected …
Read More »SGBV: A Tool Used to Instill Fear in Sudan’s Armed Conflict
22 November 2023 Since April 15, 2023, when the armed conflict erupted in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, violence has extended to various regions, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians and the displacement of millions of people. Amidst the turmoil and devastation, a less conspicuous but significant threat …
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