Sudan

A human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan. In 2023, a power struggle between military factions erupted into civil war, and violent conflict has raged ever since. Innocent men, women, and children are caught in the crossfire. More than 11 million of Sudan’s 50 million people have been internally displaced or fled abroad.

Advocating for Justice

While Sudan is currently experiencing the largest displacement crisis on the planet, its brutal civil war remains little known to many. Targeted ethnic violence in Darfur and elsewhere has raised the specter of another genocide such as that of the early 2000s.

PEJ has worked in Sudan since 2016. When the current armed conflict erupted in 2023, PEJ did not abandon its efforts. Our experts continue to rigorously document Sudan’s war crimes and atrocities. We also support a network of more than 20 human rights-defending organizations that operate both within the country and in exile.

Local partners are dedicated to helping Sudan rebuild and become a peaceful, stable society – and they deserve our help. PEJ is empowering them to document evidence, safely store it, and use it to hold perpetrators accountable. In this way, we work to empower the Sudanese people to create strong, credible, and responsive post-conflict institutions that will protect the fundamental human rights of all people.

The work will require perseverance and dedication – but the path of justice is one we are compelled to pursue. Sensitivity, experience, and sound judgment will be paramount to navigating postwar challenges. The people of Sudan deserve this support. At PEJ, we are committed to providing it, both now and in the future.

Program Highlights

Two Areas Settlement

After civilians were bombed by government forces in Sudan’s Two Areas, leaving children without education, PEJ and partners achieved a settlement with the ACERWC to get them back to school.

El Obeid Case

In 2019, a militia shot at and murdered school children at a peaceful protest in El Obeid. PEJ helped partners obtain convictions for 6 of the murderers and created a precedent for accepting open-source evidence in Sudan.

Support Amid War

As Sudan is wracked by violence, PEJ continues to mentor more than 20 Sudanese rights organizations in exile who will be poised to pursue justice and help rebuild civil society when the conflict ends.

Documenting Crimes

In 2021, A Sudanese partner, with PEJ’s support, published an acclaimed analytical report about sexual violence perpetrated by government forces against peacefully protesting civilians in Khartoum.

Men climb up sand dunes in Sudan with some pyramids in the background

“We have learned a great deal from the training … additional knowledge, techniques, and skills about documenting human rights violations.”

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