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Al Taghyeer
03-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Taghyeer
Over 80 killed in Sudan's RSF attack on villages south of Omdurman
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) violently attacked more than 15 villages south of Omdurman killing dozens and committing other heinous violations. Khartoum: Altaghyeer Some 89 civilians have been killed and hundreds others injured in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on villages south of Omdurman, the city which forms with Khartoum and Bahri the national capital of Sudan. Sudanese Emergency Lawyers said in a statement on Wednesday the villages have been subjected to revengeful attacks by the RSF troops which were retreating from Jebel Awlia area, south of Khartoum, after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Khartoum city during the past few days. The rights group said the RSF resorted to indiscriminate artillery shelling, direct shooting, and stormed homes, killing those inside. The paramilitary has also looted the houses and stores and arrested youths and forced them to carry the stolen properties at gun point. The Emergency Lawyers condemned in the strongest terms the attacks assuring that these villages are totally civil with no military presence. 'Therefore, the attacks are a full-fledged war crime, and the RSF should be held accountable.' Meanwhile, the tribal chieftain of the villages issued an obituary statement with names of 75 victims massacred, lamenting that they were killed inside their homes in the most brutal way at a time they were fasting Ramadan.
Al Taghyeer
18-03-2025
- Al Taghyeer
Sudan's RSF shells Omdurman, killing and injuring scores of civilians
Eight civilians were killed and 4 injured on Monday when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched artillery shelling for the second day on residential areas north of Omdurman. Khartoum: Altaghyeer Eight civilians were killed and 4 injured on Monday when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched artillery shelling on residential areas north of Omdurman, the city forming with Khartoum and Bahri Sudan's national capital. The Ministry of Health said in a statement the shelling has targeted Hara 8 and Hara 10 neighbourhoods of Karari Locality north of Omdurman at busy hours. On Sunday evening, the RSF bombed Hara 29 and Hara 43 neighbourhoods in the locality, killing 7, including two children, and injuring 43, including 18 children at the ages of 4-12. The Ministry said the paramilitary has targeted the area with heavy artillery shelling while the people were praying Ramadan's Taraweeh and youngsters were in the squares playing football. RSF used to shell Karari Locality neighbourhoods, markets, and hospitals from its positions west of Omdurman killing dozens of people.
Al Taghyeer
16-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Taghyeer
Sudan's RSF engages in forced marriages of 12-year old girls, UN says
The UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan said it has received deeply disturbing reports involving RSF members engaged in forced marriages of girls as young as 12-year-old, with parents being threatened or feeling compelled to marry off their daughters to avoid the alternative of their daughters being raped. Khartoum: Altaghyeer The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan on Friday called for urgent attention to the catastrophic impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan on women and girls who are plagued with sexual and gender-based violence. Following is the statement issued by the the Fact-Finding Mission on the occasion of the International Women's Day 2025, March 8: Tomorrow, we mark International Women's Day 2025 under the theme 'Accelerate Action.' On this occasion, we call for urgent attention to the catastrophic impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan on women and girls. Plagued with sexual and gender-based violence, and intensified gender inequality, they have been bearing its brunt. Gender-Based Violence Our work has revealed that sexual violence in Sudan is not incidental: it is systematic, widespread, and used as a weapon of war. We have documented a staggering number of cases of sexual assault, but the true scale of these atrocities remains obscured by fear, stigma, and impunity. Girls as young as seven years old have been sexually assaulted. While most sexual violence cases are attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias, we have also documented cases involving Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and their allies. Survivors not only endure trauma but are left without access to justice, medical care, and psychosocial support, deepening their suffering and erasing their voice. They urgently need comprehensive mental health services and safe spaces. Without proper support, their resilience is diminished, and their ability to rebuild their lives and communities is severely impaired. Child and Forced Marriage We received deeply disturbing reports particularly involving RSF members engaged in forced marriages of girls as young as 12-year-old. These acts occur under extreme duress, with parents being held at gunpoint or feeling compelled to marry off their daughters to avoid the alternative of their daughters being raped. Some of these acts were accompanied by severe violence leading to death. These so-called marriages shatter the lives of women and girls. In addition to the severe physical and psychological pain and trauma, the deprivation of basic rights such as education and personal autonomy have rendered them trapped in a cycle of poverty and abuse. Displacement and Humanitarian Crisis Over 11 million civilians have been displaced internally, and nearly three million refugees have fled Sudan. UN figures show that the overwhelming majority of the displaced are women and children. Forced to flee their homes with nothing, many face relentless hunger, lack of healthcare, and the ever-present threat of exploitation. Refugee camps and shelters remain overcrowded and unsafe, offering little to no protection against sexual and gender-based violence. The situation is particularly dire along Sudan's borders, where thousands are stranded in desperate conditions with no guarantees of safety or assistance. Economic Vulnerability The economic toll of the conflict has intensified women's marginalization, depriving them of financial independence and livelihoods and pushing them into extreme economic insecurity, particularly those who have been displaced. The widespread destruction of markets, rampant looting of businesses, and the devastation of agricultural areas have stripped countless women of their primary sources of income, pushing them further into poverty. With severely limited access to resources and basic services, many face heightened exposure to sexual exploitation and abuse. Political Marginalization Sudanese women have long been resilient, playing a leadership and defiant role in the face of oppression. They have long mobilized and led movements of change. Their pivotal roles in preventing or resolving conflicts, humanitarian efforts, and social change, often at great personal risk, have been widely documented and admired. Yet, despite their contribution as peacebuilders, human rights defenders, and community leaders, Sudanese women are now effectively excluded from participating in shaping the future of their country. Women must be recognized as key architects of Sudan's future. Their leadership and participation in negotiations, governance, and humanitarian decision-making are essential for achieving peace and stability in Sudan. Upholding UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which mandates women's inclusion in conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding, provides a pathway to a more just and resilient society. Call to Action On this International Women's Day, we welcome the adoption by the African Union's Convention on Ending Violence against Women and Girls on 16 February 2025, as a milestone in the fight for justice. We urge all the member states to promptly ratify it. Now is the moment to accelerate action, amplify the voices of Sudanese women and their demand for peace and justice. Standing in unwavering solidarity with Sudanese women and girls, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan reiterates its call for accelerated action for: * Ending the use of sexual violence, including child and forced marriage, and supporting the impartial documentation, investigation, preservation of evidence, and prosecution of these crimes, from commanders to foot soldiers. * Cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and extending its jurisdiction to cover the entire territory of Sudan as well as establishing a separate international judicial mechanism working in tandem and complementarity with the ICC. * Delivering immediate and sustained humanitarian aid to displaced women and children, including food, medical care, and secure shelter. * Strengthening the mechanisms to prevent sexual violence including a protection component and ensuring that survivors have access to comprehensive support services, including medical care, psychosocial counseling, and legal assistance. * Enhancing women economic and political empowerment and ensuring women's full participation in peace negotiations and decision-making. Background: The UN Human Rights Council established the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan in October 2023 with resolution A/HRC/RES/54/2, and extended its mandate until October 2025 with resolution A/HRC/RES/57/2. Its key task is 'to investigate and establish the facts, circumstances and root causes of all alleged human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law, including those committed against refugees, and related crimes in the context of the ongoing armed conflict that began on 15 April 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, as well as other warring parties.' The Fact-Finding Mission is composed of three members: Mr. Mohamed Chande Othman (chairperson),Ms. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, and Ms. Mona Rishmawi.
Al Taghyeer
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Taghyeer
Gulf states reject parallel government in Sudan
A number of Gulf countries categorically rejected any illegal measures taken outside Sudan's official institutions that would be considered interference in the country's domestic affairs or could threaten it's territorial integrity. Altaghyeer: Agencies Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have categorically rejected any illegal measures taken outside Sudan's official institutions including establishment of a parallel government, emphasising support for the country's unity, independence and sovereignty. On February 23, political and armed entities signed with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a charter for establishing a government for 'peace and unity' in RSF controlled areas parallel to the army-led government in Port Sudan, the Red Sea State. Qatar expressed full support for Sudan's unity, independence, sovereignty and territorial safty. It called on all parties to prioritize the national interest and avoid partition of the country. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that establishment of such government 'does not reflect the will of the Sudanese people and that could undermine the country's unity.' The Kingdom reaffirmed its unwavering support for Sudan's security, stability, and territorial integrity. It urged all Sudanese parties to 'prioritize the national interest over factional divisions and to work toward preventing further fragmentation and chaos.' Kuwait emphasized the need for protection of Sudan's official institutions and it's unwavering support to Sudan's sovereignty and safety of its people and territories. The three Gulf countries called for resolving the conflict through dialogue and peaceful means.
Al Taghyeer
23-02-2025
- Al Taghyeer
Sudan: Four killed, scores injured in IDPs camp fire
Al-Obied hosts thousands of displaced people who fled their homes because of the ongoing war and live in shelters that lack all safety equipment. Al-Obied: Altaghyeer Two women and two children died on Saturday when a massive fire broke out in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) shelter in al-Obied city, capital of Sudan's south western State of North Kordofan, eyewitnesses told Altaghyeer. 21 others were wounded in the fire which broke out when one of the displaced women lit a fire for preparing a breakfast inside her straw-built shelter, the sources said. Al-Obied hosts thousands of displaced people who fled their homes because of the ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023. They live in shelters that lack all safety equipment and are in need of humanitarian assistance.
