The Committee for Justice (CFJ) in an intervention presented to the Human Rights Council in Geneva during its session on Thursday, February 27, expressed deep concern over the continuous deterioration of human rights conditions in Sudan. The committee emphasized that the ongoing conflict has led to mass atrocities, large-scale displacement, and ongoing attacks against civilians.
In its statement before the Human Rights Council under Item 2 on the enhanced interactive dialogue regarding the High Commissioner’s report on Sudan, CFJ commended the efforts of the High Commissioner and his working team. The committee also highlighted that human rights defenders, lawyers, and activists in Sudan are facing severe risks, including sexual violence, enforced disappearance, torture, arbitrary detention, and targeted assassinations.
CFJ further asserted that parties to the conflict deliberately target human rights defenders to prevent them from documenting violations. The committee reported over 11 documented direct attacks on activists and defenders in various regions of Sudan since the previous Human Rights Council session. These include the assault on lawyer and human rights defender Izdihar Jumaa Saeed in Khartoum by the Rapid Support Forces militia and the violent attack on lawyer Reem Abdel Latif in Kassala—incidents that reflect ongoing attempts to silence human rights voices.
CFJ pointed out that the absence of accountability, including for war crimes and crimes against humanity, fosters a climate of impunity. The committee also noted that restrictions on humanitarian aid are exacerbating the crisis and worsening the suffering of millions.
CFJ called on the Human Rights Council to strengthen its response to the Sudanese crisis, ensure continued international monitoring, and support accountability mechanisms. Additionally, The committee urged both parties to the conflict to cease targeting human rights defenders, humanitarian workers, and journalists and to halt intimidation practices that obstruct efforts to document crimes and achieve justice.
