The Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS) on Friday welcomed the Banjul Declaration issued by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan, while arguing that the statement failed to fully reflect realities on the ground or apply what it described as a proper legal framework.
In a statement released by official spokesperson Ahmed Tugod Lissan, TASIS said it remained committed to accountability, justice and combating impunity amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
The alliance also expressed readiness to cooperate with any regional or international fact-finding missions investigating alleged violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses in the country.
“TASIS places great importance on the protection of civilians, the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and respect for international law related to humanitarian access and civilian protection,” the statement said.
However, the alliance criticized aspects of the Banjul Declaration, saying the findings did not accurately portray the situation in Sudan and were not based on sufficiently verified legal and factual assessments.
TASIS argued that any conclusions regarding alleged violations should follow “careful investigation and thorough inquiry” grounded in reliable information collected from the field before accusations or judgments are issued.
The group further stated that justice and accountability cannot be achieved solely through political declarations or public statements, calling instead for the establishment of functioning justice mechanisms on the ground and cooperation from relevant authorities to support investigative processes.
The statement comes amid mounting international scrutiny over alleged human rights violations committed during Sudan’s ongoing war, which has triggered one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
