Sudan

By remaining silent on Sudan, the UN Human Rights Council validates the sidelining of human rights

9 July 2019

After failing to convene an emergency session on Sudan in the aftermath of the 3 June massacre, and failing to hold an urgent debate during its 41st ongoing regular session, the UN Human Rights Council (“Council”) is set to fail to adopt a resolution on the country. By remaining silent on Sudan, the Council validates the sidelining of human rights from the regional mediation process and overall political efforts to settle the crisis, DefendDefenders said today.

Urgent intervention needed to prevent further bloodshed in Sudan

11 June 2019

As the situation in Sudan is at a critical juncture,

Sudan: urgent international action needed to prevent further violence, ensure accountability

6 June 2019

In a letter issued today, DefendDefenders and partners condemn the deliberate

Human rights defender of the Month (May 2019): Abdul Aziz Muhamat

11 May 2019

The Sudanese refugee activist and aspiring lawyer, Abdul Aziz Muhamat, was detained by the Australian authorities at Manus Island (Papua New Guinea), under inhumane and unsafe conditions, for six years. While trapped in limbo, Aziz continued to fight for the rights of the about 600 men trapped at the island. His human rights commitment led him to win this years’ Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders.

It is time for accountability for the enforced disappearance of Samuel Dong and Aggrey Idri

3 May 2019

As the news of the death of Samuel Dong Luak

ACHPR64: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (October 2018 – April 2019)

25 April 2019

In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human

ACHPR64: Human rights situation in Africa (October 2018 – April 2019)

25 April 2019

64th Ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and

Human Rights Defenders of the Month: Kamal Ramadan, Kodi Marshall, and Ganja Ali

31 March 2019

Born and raised in the Nuba mountains in Sudan, Kamal Ramadan, Kodi Marshall, and Ganja Ali have for years been fighting for the rights of the Sudanese people. In 2014, the trio formed the group Nuba Mountains Sounds, and has since promoted human rights and freedom through music and movie productions. “We wish to be the voice of the voiceless,” Kodi stresses.

Joint Letter from Non-governmental Groups: Human Rights Council Should Create Independent Fact-Finding Group for Sudan

31 January 2019

Dear Excellencies, We, the undersigned Sudanese, African and international organisations

ACHPR63: Human Rights Situation in Africa (April – October 2018)

25 October 2018

Statement to the 63rd session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights – Item 3.