Protection for civilians in Sudan: demand for UN mission and tribunal

Protection for civilians in Sudan: demand for UN mission and tribunal

Nairobi/Khartum - The need for international intervention to combat sexual violence in Sudan is becoming increasingly pressing. The human rights organization Human Rights Watch takes over this requirement in its current report, which indicates the alarming conditions in the region. With a clear call to set up a UN mission with a "robust mandate", an urgently needed protection for civilians is required.

The alarming situation in Sudan

Starting in April 2023, the conflict in Sudan has developed into a focal point of humanitarian crises. According to the results of interviews with healthcare experts, including doctors and first aiders, no civilian is no longer certain. Mohamed Osman, one of the authors of the report, describes the terrifying reality in which reports on sexual violence, enslavements and forced marriage of women and girls, often at shockingly young age.

The influence of cultural factors

A sad aspect of the topic is the cultural stigma that prevents many affected people from making help. Often women and girls only look for medical support when they are pregnant, which makes treatment and support considerably more difficult. The reports of these acts of violence come not only from Khartum, but from all affected regions, especially from Darfur, where human rights violations are particularly pronounced.

international pressure and reactions

HALA al-Karib, regional director of the strategic initiative of women at the Horn of Africa (SIA), emphasized the urgency of an international tribunal to punish these crimes. Such a tribunal would not only create justice for the victims, but also have a preventive effect by signaling the perpetrators that they can be held accountable.

The dimension of the conflict

The bloody power struggle between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the de facto power holder, and his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo has led to an escape of almost ten million people, as reports from the United Nations confirm. These shocking numbers illustrate the extent of the humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for international communities to strengthen their efforts to solve the situation.

summary and outlook

The situation in Sudan requires immediate and determined measures from the international committees. An independent tribunal and the protection of civilians are crucial to relieve the suffering of those affected and to promote long -term stability in the country. It is of the utmost importance that the international community recognizes its responsibility and takes suitable steps to hear and act the silent screams of the civilian population.

- Nag