Sudan
The conflict in Sudan's western region of Darfur continues unabated with an increase
in violations of international humanitarian law by all parties to the conflict.
Armed clashes on the border between northern and southern Sudan, led to the displacement of more than 50,000 people and the total destruction of Abyei.
An attack by a Darfur-based armed opposition group on Sudan's largest city, Omdurman, in May 2008 precipitated a wave of extrajudicial executions, arbitrary arrests and unlawful detentions. Civilians, particularly Darfuris and members of the Zaghawa ethnic group, have been subject to torture and other ill treatment by the National Intelligence and Security Services and the police.
In March 2009 the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against President Omar Al Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Hours later the Sudanese authorities expelled several major foreign aid agencies from Darfur. Find out more about human rights concerns in Sudan.
Find out more about human rights concerns in Sudan
Suspect appears before International Criminal Court
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Leader of the Darfur United Resistance Front, Bahar Idriss Abu Garda, is facing
trial on charges of having 'attacked and killed 12 peacekeepers' in what came
to be known as the Haskanita attack. News
- Sudan: UN Special Rapporteur must remain 17 Jun 2009
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The conflict in Darfur
Since then over 50,000 people are believed to have lost their lives; more than 2 million people have fled their home; and over 200,000 have crossed the border into Chad. Find out more about the conflict | Read testimonies from Eastern Chad |
The Janajawid militia in Darfur, western Sudan, have killed and wounded hundreds
of civilians. Angry at what they perceived to be a lack in government protection
against these attacks, as well as the marginalisation and underdevelopment of
the region, the Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) and the Justice and Equality Movement
(JEM) took up arms in February 2003.Further information
- Death sentences rise to 82 29 April 2009
- African organisations call on Sudan to re-admit aid agencies 8 April 2009
- Displaced in Darfur: A generation of anger (report) 1 January 2008
