BY: NASIRU MOHAMMED WAZIRI, KANO
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the international community and relevant state actors to take immediate and decisive action to end the ongoing conflict in Sudan‘s North Darfur region, describing the humanitarian situation as catastrophic.
The call was made during a Sudan Solidarity Advocacy Engagement held in Kano, under the theme, “City Under Siege, Children Under Fire: Rapid Support Forces’ Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur.”
Speaking at the event, the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to responding promptly whenever conflicts, wars, or humanitarian crises occur across the world.
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He urged governments, regional organisations, and international stakeholders to fulfil their responsibilities in protecting civilians and restoring peace in Sudan.
“Our commitment is to continue advocating for justice and accountability wherever human rights are violated.
We call on all state actors to act urgently to bring an end to the conflict in Sudan,” Sanusi said.
Presenting Amnesty International’s research findings, the organisation’s Researcher, Abdullahi Hassan, expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in North Darfur.
According to him, more than 4,000 people have been killed, while 17 out of 23 villages were reportedly burnt during attacks allegedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
He stated that members of the Zaghawa ethnic group and other non-Arab Sudanese communities have been the primary targets of the violence.
Hassan explained that the conflict, which intensified between May 2024 and October 2025, has had devastating consequences for children.
He disclosed that 87 percent of children in Darfur are suffering from malnutrition, while 29 percent are experiencing severe acute malnutrition, resulting in an estimated one out of every three children dying from starvation in some affected communities.
He further alleged that the RSF had deployed explosive weapons in Al Fasher, worsening the humanitarian crisis and increasing civilian casualties.
The researcher also presented evidence of widespread human rights violations, including sexual violence, rape, and sexual slavery.
He revealed that at least three girls under the age of 18 were subjected to various forms of sexual abuse.
According to Hassan, one survivor recounted being held captive and forced to cook for RSF fighters.
She also claimed that boys under the age of 18 were detained alongside her and coerced into joining militia activities.
In his recommendations, Hassan called for stronger collaboration among national governments, regional organisations, and the international community to end the violence.
He urged all parties involved in the conflict to agree to an immediate ceasefire and ensure unhindered humanitarian access to affected communities.
The researcher also appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria, the African Union (AU), and the United Nations (UN) to intensify diplomatic efforts and consider deploying an appropriate peace support mission to Darfur in order to protect civilians and help restore lasting peace.