Sudan lodged a formal complaint with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) on November 1, accusing Chad of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with weapons, ammunition, and mercenaries, which has allegedly escalated the conflict in Sudan. At the same time, the African Union (AU) voiced alarm over escalating human rights abuses in the region and urged an immediate end to hostilities and humanitarian violations.
Justice Minister Moawia Osman announced Sudan’s complaint, asserting that Chad’s alleged assistance to the RSF implicates it in severe violations, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, referencing the June 2023 killing of West Darfur Governor Khamis Abkar. Osman argued that Chad’s actions violate multiple legal frameworks, including the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and called for reparations.
Osman further indicated that the ACHPR’s formal condemnation could pave the way for Sudan to seek international justice, with further action anticipated if Chad and other nations continue their alleged support for the RSF.
Meanwhile, AU Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, expressed grave concerns over the intensifying violence, especially in Gezira state and Damazin, where reports of ethnic violence, hate speech, and serious human rights abuses have emerged. Dieng’s statement pointed to mass killings, forced displacement, and family separation following recent attacks reportedly triggered by the defection of an RSF commander to the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Dieng called on Sudanese leaders General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and General Mohamed Dagalo to de-escalate hostilities and ensure the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law. He also appealed to the international community for increased humanitarian aid, protection of civilians, and reinforced diplomatic efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis.
