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In an emblematic decision, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (“African Commission”) has recently found Sudan responsible for the arbitrary arrest, detention, and torture by Sudanese security forces of two human rights defenders, Dr. Amin Mekki Medani and Mr. Farouq Abu Eissa.   In 2014, Dr. Medani and Mr. …

(15 August, 2023) African Centre for Justice and Peace (ACJPS) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security in Darfur region. ACJPS condemns the violent arbitrary attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the affiliated Arab militias against Sudanese citizens in Darfur region. We call upon the Sudanese authorities …

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 …

(08 July, 2023) African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) expresses concern over the deteriorating security in Sudan. We call upon the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the armed Arab militia groups to desist from the violent arbitrary attacks on Sudanese citizens. We also call upon the Sudanese …

(31 July, 2023) African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) calls upon the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to cease the harassment and intimidation of human rights defenders and activists for their work. ACJPS has documented several incidents where human rights defenders and …

(28 July, 2023) African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) expresses concern about the ongoing mobilization of National Congress Party (NCP) and Sudanese Islamic Movement (SIM) strongholds spearheaded by Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Haroun and Mr. Alfatih Izz Eldien. ACJPS has been reliably informed that NCP and SIM militia want …

(26 July, 2023) African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) has continued to monitor the situation in Sudan since the outbreak of the armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Since our last update, ACJPS followed up with the families of …

(20 July 2023) African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) condemns the actions of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against journalists in Sudan. We call upon the conflicting parties to end all censorship and harassment of journalist, media personalities and outlets, and …

International law recognizes that certain crimes are so serious that the duty to prosecute them transcends all borders, giving rise to “Universal Jurisdiction” over grave crimes in violation of international law. It provides an avenue for victims of war crimes to seek justice, even if they have fled to another …

(19 July 2023) Africa Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) expresses deep concern about the emerging trend of violation of freedom of worship by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan. ACJPS has documented incidents where sixteen mosques were partially …