Sudan is reeling from widespread condemnation following reports of mass arrests, torture, and killings allegedly carried out by Islamist militias aligned with General al-Burhan’s army (SAF).
Human rights organizations and activists are calling for urgent intervention to stop these violations.
Leaked videos showing civilians being tortured for alleged ties to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have sparked public fury. Among those accused is the al-Bara bin Malik Brigade, a militant group reportedly linked to Sudan’s Islamist movement and the ousted regime. Activists have described the group’s actions as exceptionally brutal, targeting perceived opponents with unchecked violence.
Reports suggest the al-Bara bin Malik Brigade has committed severe abuses in areas under its control, focusing on young men. Observers claim the SAF has allowed these extremist militias to operate freely, terrorizing civilians in territories previously held by the RSF.
The atrocities have been documented in locations like Al-Halfaya, north of Khartoum, and the Dinder and Sennar regions.
In Singa, Sennar State, human rights groups have reported extrajudicial killings and other abuses following the SAF’s recapture of the city from the RSF in November.
The Sudan Human Rights Center has raised alarms over mass arrests, torture, and killings, emphasizing the dire need for accountability and the protection of civilian lives.
The National Umma Party recently condemned the death of its leader, Adam Bashir Adam, who reportedly died under torture in military custody in Singa. The party denounced the military’s “revenge tactics” against civilians and demanded the immediate release of detainees.
In October, local leaders accused the SAF and Islamist militias of killing over 350 civilians in Dinder and villages east of Sennar, allegedly targeting those with suspected RSF affiliations.
As reports of atrocities grow, activists are urging the SAF to hold perpetrators accountable. They are also calling on international and regional actors to intervene and prevent further abuses, underscoring the urgent need to protect civilians in the ongoing conflict.
