The mission’s 19-page report, compiled from 182 interviews with survivors, relatives, and witnesses, found that both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were responsible for civilian attacks, torture, and arbitrary arrests.
The mission recommended implementing an arms embargo and deploying a peacekeeping force to safeguard civilians.
Mission chair Mohamed Chande Othman emphasised the urgency of the situation, stating,
“The gravity of these findings underscores the urgent and immediate action to protect civilians,” and urged the deployment of an independent, impartial force without delay.
This is the first report from the three-member mission since its establishment in October 2023 by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Civilians in Sudan are grappling with escalating famine, mass displacement, and disease after 17 months of conflict between the army and the RSF paramilitary.
Last month, U.S.-led mediators announced they had obtained commitments from both sides during talks in Switzerland to enhance humanitarian aid access.
However, progress was hampered by the absence of the Sudanese army from the discussions.