The I.C.C. has gathered substantial evidence suggesting ongoing war crimes in Darfur, highlighting severe humanitarian issues driven by the conflict.
Evidence of War Crimes In Darfur, I.C.C. Reports
Evidence of War Crimes In Darfur, I.C.C. Reports
Allegations of crimes against humanity persist amidst Sudan's ongoing civil war
The International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) released a troubling report on Thursday, stating there are "reasonable grounds" to conclude that war crimes and crimes against humanity are taking place in Sudan's western Darfur region amid the escalating civil war. The court's deputy prosecutor, Nazhat Shameem Khan, addressed the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing the dire humanitarian crisis in the area. “The humanitarian position has reached an intolerable state,” she declared. “People are being deprived of water and food. Rape and sexual violence are being weaponized. Abductions for ransom or to bolster the ranks of armed groups have become common practice.”
Khan highlighted a grim finding of “an inescapable pattern” indicating that women and girls are being specifically targeted for sexual violence based on their gender and ethnicity. While she refrained from naming specific perpetrators in her remarks, both factions involved in the civil war have faced accusations of committing atrocities, with various sources including the U.S., U.N., and human rights organizations raising similar concerns.
The evidence supporting these war crimes allegations has been accumulated over extensive investigations, comprising approximately 7,000 pieces of evidence and victim testimonies. Investigators have traveled to refugee camps in Chad, where many Darfur residents have sought refuge, to interview victims and gather additional insights.
Since erupting in April 2023, Sudan's civil war has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of individuals and displaced millions, exacerbating the already critical situation in the region and driving it towards widespread famine.
Khan highlighted a grim finding of “an inescapable pattern” indicating that women and girls are being specifically targeted for sexual violence based on their gender and ethnicity. While she refrained from naming specific perpetrators in her remarks, both factions involved in the civil war have faced accusations of committing atrocities, with various sources including the U.S., U.N., and human rights organizations raising similar concerns.
The evidence supporting these war crimes allegations has been accumulated over extensive investigations, comprising approximately 7,000 pieces of evidence and victim testimonies. Investigators have traveled to refugee camps in Chad, where many Darfur residents have sought refuge, to interview victims and gather additional insights.
Since erupting in April 2023, Sudan's civil war has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of individuals and displaced millions, exacerbating the already critical situation in the region and driving it towards widespread famine.
