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Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in Sudan CategoriesGlobal Advocacy Human rights Press release

DNHR Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.

The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) joins the global community in observing the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by reaffirming its commitment to ending this severe human rights violation that continues to threaten the lives and futures of millions of girls in Sudan. Despite being criminalized in July 2020, […]

Justice for Darfur CategoriesGlobal Advocacy Human rights

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Stresses the Urgency of Justice for Darfur.

New York, January 27, 2025: ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan emphasized the crucial role of collaboration between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in ensuring justice and fostering peace, particularly in conflict-affected regions like Darfur. During his address, Mr. Khan underscored that the synergy between the ICC and the UNSC […]

Internet access in Chad refugee camps CategoriesHuman rights Security Situation

Internet Access Restored in Chad’s Refugee Camps After Financial Fee Dispute

January 19, 2025 – Refugees in Chad’s Abu Tanqi and Maji camps have regained internet access after services were suspended due to a financial fee dispute. The restoration of connectivity brings relief to displaced individuals who rely on the internet to maintain communication with loved ones and access vital information. Internet Suspension in Refugee Camps […]

Humanitarian Crisis in Omdurman CategoriesAerial bombardment HomeArbitrary Killings Human rights Security Situation

Civilians Under Fire: Escalating Violence and Humanitarian Crisis in Omdurman

January 18, 2025 (OMDURMAN) – Omdurman, one of Sudan’s largest cities, is grappling with intensifying violence and a growing humanitarian crisis. Artillery shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday killed at least three civilians, injured many others, and caused widespread panic in residential neighborhoods. The ongoing conflict has left the city reeling from […]

Attacks on Sudan’s infrastructure. CategoriesAerial bombardment Human rights Security Situation

A Nation in the Dark: Attacks on Sudan’s Infrastructure Target Human Dignity

January 18, 2025 (GEDAREF) – Sudan continues to face a deepening humanitarian crisis as deliberate drone attacks on key infrastructure leave millions of civilians without essential services. The latest strike targeted the Al-Shawak transformer station in Gedaref state, causing widespread power outages in Gedaref and Kassala states and inflicting injuries on civil defense personnel. This […]

Sudanese Army Acknowledges Soldier's Execution of Civilian, Pledges Accountability CategoriesAbduction Human rights Security Situation

Sudanese Army Acknowledges Soldier’s Execution of Civilian, Pledges Accountability

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Sudanese Army acknowledged that soldiers captured in a viral video executing a civilian were members of its ranks. The army stated that the victim was identified as “one of the rebels,” according to an official statement. The army’s press release confirmed, “Some social media platforms circulated a video showing […]

CategoriesFreedom of Expressions Human rights Report

The Plight of Darfur Christians

In Sudan, Christians in Darfur face relentless persecution, their voices drowned in a region torn by conflict and systemic discrimination. The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) has documented their struggles in the latest report, The Plight of Darfur Christians. This comprehensive report sheds light on the daily challenges Christians endure, offering personal testimonies and […]

Sudanese Air Force bombs Nyala school CategoriesAerial bombardment Human rights

Sudanese Air Force Bombs High School in Nyala, South Darfur, Causing Civilian Casualties

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 9 PM, an airstrike by the Sudanese Air Force hit Nyala Boys’ Secondary School in South Darfur, killing nine people and injuring over fifteen others. The bombing targeted the school located in the Sada Ali neighborhood near Melga Market, an area where displaced persons had recently sought refuge. According […]

The Brutal Killing of Yusuf Yunus Ibrahim Mohammed CategoriesArbitrary Killings Human rights Uncategorized

Ongoing Violence in Darfur: The Brutal Killing of Yusuf Yunus Ibrahim Mohammed

Kalma IDP Camp in South Darfur is once again in the spotlight for tragic reasons. The brutal killing of Yusuf Yunus Ibrahim Mohammed, a 40-year-old internally displaced person, is a grim reminder of the dangers faced by those seeking refuge in the region. His death, marked by violence and systemic failures, highlights the challenges civilians […]

CategoriesArbitrary Killings Human rights Security Situation

Two Civilians Killed Amid RSF-Linked Violence in Dileij, Central Darfur

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, two civilians; Musa (48) and Haytham Osman Hussein (27) lost their lives during a surge of violence linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Dileij, Wadi-Saleh locality, Central Darfur State. These tragic incidents highlight the persistent risks faced by civilians in the region. Incident 1: The Death of Haytham […]