Sudan’s War: Rising Civilian Deaths and Unchecked Brutality
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan escalates as civilian casualties more than double in 2025. The UN rights chief highlights the severity of the ongoing conflict.
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- Conflict between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claims tens of thousands of lives.
- Volker Turk condemns the brutality and urges diplomatic action.
- Displacement affects millions, increasing global humanitarian concerns.
Conflict and Carnage
Since April 2023, Sudan has been riven by conflict, with the army battling RSF forces, resulting in widespread devastation.
- Displacement of 11 million people contributes to one of the world’s worst humanitarian situations.
- The use of explosive weapons in populated areas shows blatant disregard for human life.
Widespread Human Rights Violations
The UN highlights instances of sexual violence and other heinous crimes committed against civilians in Sudan.
- Turk labels the attacks as “heinous and ruthless” with rampant sexual violence.
- The RSF’s attack on Zamzam camp and El-Fasher resulted in significant casualties.
- Over 500 cases of sexual violence documented, with women and girls targeted.
Escalating Violence and Military Tactics
The increased use of drones and militarization exacerbates the conflict, worsening civilian suffering.
- Drone strikes in Kordofan and beyond kill or injure nearly 600 civilians since January.
- Children and young people are increasingly recruited into the fighting.
- The advanced technology of long-range drones expands the conflict far beyond front lines.
International Response and Diplomatic Pressure
Turk calls for international interventions to promote peace and put an end to the crisis.
- Emphasizes the need for diplomatic and political pressure on regional powers.
- Efforts by the Quad nations to mediate peace talks have stalled.
- Past attempts at securing a ceasefire continually break down.
The ongoing crisis in Sudan demands urgent global attention, with the UN underscoring the dire human impact and pressing need for concerted diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.
