UN human rights experts expressed deep concern over escalating grave violations against civilians in Sudan, warning that the scale of crimes amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and criticized international inaction as “complicity.”
In an official statement, experts cited credible reports of indiscriminate killings, mass displacement, sexual violence, enforced disappearances, and obstruction of humanitarian aid. They noted that the conflict has triggered the world’s largest displacement crisis, affecting over 11 million people, including 8.6 million internally displaced and over 3 million refugees.
They highlighted that cities such as El Fasher are under a tight siege, with civilians facing continuous shelling and deliberate starvation, forcing some to consume animal feed to survive, while graves are dug along roadsides for families dying while fleeing.
The experts also drew attention to reports of widespread sexual violence, including rape, gang rape, torture, sexual slavery, and forced marriage, disproportionately affecting women and girls, particularly IDPs and minority groups. They called for urgent access to specialized medical and psychological care for survivors.
They condemned attacks on humanitarian workers and their detention, as well as reports of sexual exploitation and abuse against displaced persons seeking safety.
The experts urged the international community to apply coordinated diplomatic pressure on the warring parties to immediately halt hostilities, stating: “Every day without decisive action means more lost lives and destroyed futures. The world must chart a roadmap toward sustainable peace based on democracy and human rights.”
They emphasized that the Sudanese people “cannot endure more false promises,” stressing the need for international accountability mechanisms and urgent support to protect the dignity and security of displaced populations.
