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ACJPS expresses deep concern over the increased targeting of civilians in Kasala by General Intelligence Services (GIS) Officers. We want to echo the residents' voices and demand that the authorities in Kasala hold the perpetrators of these violations accountable and bring them to book. In this release, ACJPS documents several incidents of grave human rights violations commited by GIS officers against civilians in Kasala.

ACJPS is concerned about the safety and well-being of Mr. Alfatih Ali, a humanitarian who was arrested by RSF in Nyala, South Darfur, and remains in detention to date. We call upon the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in South Darfur to guarantee his physical and psychological integrity while in detention.

The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) has compiled the following legal terms and definitions to aid in legal education and raise awareness among victims of enforced disappearance and their families, as well as human rights activists working in this field, particularly in Sudan. These definitions serve as a foundational understanding for those navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding cases of missing and forcibly disappeared persons.

The international community has responded to the Sudan crisis with a range of measures, including humanitarian aid, diplomatic efforts, and investigations into human rights violations. Both the UN and ACHPR in the recent months have been increasingly active in their efforts to address the crisis in Sudan. For example, they have both issued several statements condemning human rights abuses and calling for an end to the violence, they have also established a mechanism to receive and document complaints of human rights violations from victims in Sudan.The United Nations and the African Union (AU) have both established fact-finding missions to investigate the conflict and document human rights abuses.

As Sudan stands on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe, the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) continues to document the devastating effects of ongoing conflict, climate disasters, and systemic neglect on the lives of millions. Our previous reports have shone a light on human rights violations in conflict zones across Sudan, and this latest crisis represents a grim continuation of the suffering faced by vulnerable communities across the country.

The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) Condemns the continued use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Women and girls have been, and continue to be, subjected to rape and gang rape, abduction and forced marriage. In this release, ACJPS has documented two incidents where two girls were abducted and subjected to sexual slavery in Nyala, South Darfur.

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, ceasefire talks aimed at resolving the Sudan conflict began in Geneva, Switzerland, under the mediation of the United States, despite the notable absence of the Sudanese government.

ACJPS is appalled by the horrific attacks in Elfashir, the capital city of North Darfur that has resulted in bloodshed and massive displacement of residents and IDPs. Since April 2024, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been trying to take over Elfashir. The siege of Elfashir has devastated the city's infrastructure and disrupted essential services. Damage to electricity and water facilities has left many areas without power or running water, with a severe impact on hospitals, schools, and other critical services. Hospitals that remain open are struggling with inadequate supplies to treat the influx of wounded civilians and many succumbing to injuries.

The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) warmly welcomes the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ (ACHPR) resolute decision to establish a Joint Fact-Finding Mission to probe the dire human rights situation in Sudan. This landmark move is a crucial step towards ensuring accountability for the grave atrocities committed against the Sudanese people.

The 2023 power struggle that begun on 15th April between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has unleashed a wave of violence that has left thousands dead and millions displaced.The conflict has exposed a dark cloud, tending mostly to the systematic violation of the rights of war prisoners, the harsh realities faced by these individuals cannot be fathomed.

ACJPS with funding from DT Global seeks to engage a film maker to implement some of the activities under a project entitled “Promoting accountability for human rights violations in the Darfur region through documentation of evidence-based information and advocacy, Sudan since 15 April 2023”.

ACJPS with funding from Freedom House is looking to engage the services of a Research Consultant under a project aimed at “advocating for justice and accountability for human rights crimes”. The project’s area of focus is to raise awareness and advocate for accountability on specific human rights violations in Sudan building on existing human rights documentation efforts.