The Washington Centre for Human Rights strongly condemns the escalating human rights violations occurring in Sudan, as reports of targeted attacks on civilians, arbitrary detentions, and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly continue to emerge. These acts not only contravene Sudan’s own constitutional guarantees for the protection of human rights but also violate several international human rights treaties to which Sudan is a party.
Under Sudan’s national laws, specifically the Interim Constitution of 2005, fundamental rights, including the right to life, personal liberty, and protection from torture, are safeguarded. However, recent events highlight a severe breach of these protections. Additionally, Sudan is a signatory to core international treaties, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. These agreements require Sudan to uphold and protect the human rights of its citizens, particularly during times of conflict and unrest. The documented abuses are clear violations of these international obligations.
The Washington Centre for Human Rights urges the Sudanese government to immediately cease these unlawful actions, hold those responsible accountable, and recommit to its domestic and international obligations to protect human rights. We call upon the international community to actively support efforts to bring peace and justice to Sudan, ensuring the protection of all citizens and the restoration of their fundamental freedoms.