The ongoing civil war in Sudan has been further complicated by the intervention of regional and international powers.
At the same time, the international community is following with concern the crimes and human rights violations committed by the Sudanese army against civilians. In this article, we will discuss the countries that support the Sudanese army, the army's human rights violations, and the struggle of organizations defending women's rights against these violations.
Countries Supporting the Sudanese Army
The Sudanese army receives financial, military and logistical support, especially from some countries in the Middle East and Africa. This support is carried out in a wide range from arms supply to diplomatic support.
Some countries that play an active role in the region are causing the conflicts to prolong and making peaceful solutions difficult with the support they provide to the Sudanese army. This situation is causing the Sudanese people to suffer more and deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Crimes and Violations Committed by the Sudanese Army
The Sudanese army has committed serious human rights violations against civilians during the conflict. According to reports by independent human rights organizations, the Sudanese military has been accused of the following crimes:
Arbitrary Arrests and Torture: Activists, journalists and members of civil society seen as opponents of the regime are arbitrarily detained and tortured.
Airstrikes on Civilians: The Sudanese military has been conducting indiscriminate airstrikes, particularly in Darfur, Khartoum and other civilian areas, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of innocent people.
Ethnic Cleansing and Forced Displacement: Specific ethnic groups living in Darfur and other conflict zones have been targeted and forcibly displaced from their homes, resulting in a major human tragedy.
Violence against Women: The Sudanese military and affiliated militias have committed sexual assaults on women as a tool of war. Gang rape and sexual violence are considered war crimes.
Supporting the Struggle of Women’s Organizations
International and local organizations defending women’s rights have condemned human rights violations against women in Sudan and are providing support to victims. However, in order for these organizations to be more effective, they need the support of the international community and civil society.
The following steps can be taken at this point:
Material and Logistical Support: Financial resources can be provided to women's rights organizations, and psychological and legal support can be provided to victims.
International Awareness Campaigns: Awareness can be raised about sexual violence cases in Sudan through social media and the press.
Supporting Legal Processes: Lawsuits can be filed in international courts to try military personnel who commit rape and sexual assault.
Regions Where Violations Are Common
The Sudanese army's human rights violations are concentrated in different regions of the country:
Darfur: A region known for ethnic cleansing, civilian massacres and mass sexual assaults.
Khartoum: Excessive use of force and arbitrary arrests against anti-government protests are common.
Civil Areas: Thousands of civilians lost their lives as a result of indiscriminate bombings.
Bahr al-Ghazal: Here too, the Sudanese army's harsh interventions and rights violations are reported.
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