The Emergency Lawyers group has accused the Sudanese military of torturing detainees to death, documenting rampant human rights abuses as the country grapples with ongoing violence and a humanitarian crisis.
Disturbing Allegations Surface of Torture and Death by Sudanese Army
Disturbing Allegations Surface of Torture and Death by Sudanese Army
A human rights group claims the Sudanese army employs systematic torture and execution amidst a brutal civil war.
A leading human rights organization in Sudan has leveled grave accusations against the military and security forces, claiming they engage in systematic torture that leads to death and operate "execution chambers." The Emergency Lawyers group reported extensive documentation of arbitrary arrests in the capital, Khartoum, where many detainees were later found dead with signs of maltreatment, marking a disturbing trend in the ongoing civil war.
Since the army took back control of Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in March, the conflict has escalated, leaving tens of thousands dead. Despite requests for comments, the Sudanese military has not responded. In its recent social media disclosure, Emergency Lawyers described a "dangerous escalation in violations" committed against the populace.
The group highlighted that various detainees were seized randomly and taken to large facilities. The outcomes of these detentions reportedly vary—including prolonged detention under harsh conditions, trials void of justice, and release in severely compromised health. Alarmingly, some individuals are reportedly found dead, ostensibly due to torture inflicted while in custody.
Historically, torture has been rampant during the presidency of Omar al-Bashir, and the RSF has similarly faced accusations of brutalizing and executing prisoners. An independent UN mission reported in March that both military factions perpetrated "widespread patterns" of arbitrary detentions, torture, and other violations, including sexual violence.
The ongoing strife in Sudan has triggered a humanitarian disaster, displacing approximately 12 million people and leading to severe food scarcity in parts of the nation. Recently, Doctors Without Borders announced that a cholera outbreak, the worst in years, has surged amid the conflict, with nearly 100,000 cases reported and 2,470 fatalities over the past year.
