Over 50,000 Missing in Sudan: Army Accused of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

As Sudan’s armed conflict rages on since April 2023, the Sudanese Group for the Defense of Rights and Freedoms has reported that more than 50,000 people are missing, highlighting the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis.

Al-Sadiq Ali Hassan, head of the rights group, stated that the total number of missing persons since the war began has surpassed 50,000, with most cases concentrated in war-torn regions such as Khartoum, Sennar, White Nile, and Darfur, where widespread atrocities have been reported.

The group accused the RSF of orchestrating mass kidnappings, with some captives released only after ransom payments, while others perished due to starvation or lack of medical care in detention facilities.

Al-Sadiq further warned that once the conflict ends, the world will uncover shocking truths, particularly regarding the abuse of women and children, including rape cases that may be far more prevalent than currently known.

These alarming developments raise serious concerns over the Sudanese army’s failure to protect civilians and ensure their safety. Calls for international investigations and accountability are growing as the scale of human rights violations becomes increasingly evident.