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Official communications, field updates, and statements from the International Coalition of Human Rights Organizations.

ICHRO Calls for Transparency and an Independent Investigation into the Reported Financing of War Through Sudan's Gold

GENEVA · 5 NOVEMBER 2026

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ICHRO Calls for Transparency and an Independent Investigation into the Reported Financing of War Through Sudan's Gold

A report by Mail Talks (Daily Mail) says gold from Sudan is helping fund the Sudanese military and Russia's war in Ukraine. The Coalition has not independently verified the findings, and calls for transparency on Sudan's gold revenues and an independent investigation into the trade.

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ICHRO Calls for an Independent Investigation into the Reported Recruitment of Sudanese Fighters into the War in Ukraine

GENEVA · 4 NOVEMBER 2026

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ICHRO Calls for an Independent Investigation into the Reported Recruitment of Sudanese Fighters into the War in Ukraine

A video received by ICHRO appears to show a man identified as a Sudanese Armed Forces soldier fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The Coalition has not independently verified the footage and calls for an independent investigation into the reported recruitment of Sudanese fighters into the war.

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Statement of Condemnation: Airstrike on the Civilian Dumaya Market in Nyala

GENEVA · 27 OCTOBER 2026

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Statement of Condemnation: Airstrike on the Civilian Dumaya Market in Nyala

ICHRO condemns in the strongest terms the airstrike, attributed to the Sudanese Air Force, on the "Tangoj Station" night market in the Dumaya area west of Nyala on 26 October 2026, where unverified reports suggest more than 200 dead, and calls for an independent international investigation and accountability.

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Statement on the Outcomes of the Geneva Meeting for Coordinating Peace Efforts in Sudan

GENEVA · 22 OCTOBER 2026

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Statement on the Outcomes of the Geneva Meeting for Coordinating Peace Efforts in Sudan

ICHRO welcomes the sixth Geneva meeting on coordinating peace efforts in Sudan, held at the United Nations on 21 October 2026, and calls for its outcomes to become tangible protection for civilians, with accountability, justice for victims and an inclusive, civilian-led political process.

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Statement of Condemnation: Drone Strike on Amiet Market in the Abyei Region

PARIS · 19 OCTOBER 2026

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Statement of Condemnation: Drone Strike on Amiet Market in the Abyei Region

ICHRO condemns in the strongest terms the drone strike on Amiet market in the Abyei region, which according to available information caused civilian casualties, and which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Sudan attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces. The Coalition calls for an investigation and accountability.

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Statement of Condemnation on the Shelling of the Nyala Livestock Market

PARIS · 16 OCTOBER 2026

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Statement of Condemnation on the Shelling of the Nyala Livestock Market

ICHRO condemns in the strongest terms the drone attack by the Sudanese Armed Forces on the Nyala livestock market on 16 October 2026, which according to local organisations contacted by the Coalition killed thirty civilians, and calls on the UN Fact-Finding Mission and the Human Rights Council to act.

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Statement of Condemnation: Airstrike Targeting Sudanese Miners in the North Wadi Region

BRUSSELS · 12 OCTOBER 2026

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Statement of Condemnation: Airstrike Targeting Sudanese Miners in the North Wadi Region

ICHRO strongly condemns the airstrike of 10 October 2026 on Sudanese miners in the North Wadi region, which according to information received by the Coalition killed more than one hundred civilians. The Coalition attributes the attack to the Egyptian air force and calls for an urgent, independent international investigation.

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Joint Statement: The International Coalition of Human Rights Organizations Strongly Condemns SAF Drone Attacks on Al-Zawiya Ghara Village in North Darfur

GENEVA · 3 AUGUST 2026

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Joint Statement: The International Coalition of Human Rights Organizations Strongly Condemns SAF Drone Attacks on Al-Zawiya Ghara Village in North Darfur

The Coalition condemns the drone strikes conducted by the Sudanese Armed Forces on 2 August 2026 at Al-Zawiya Ghara, some 30 kilometres northwest of Kabkabiya in North Darfur, which verified field reports say struck densely populated civilian areas and caused more than 40 casualties. It calls for an immediate halt to airstrikes, an independent international investigation, and unhindered humanitarian access for survivors.

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Statement of Condemnation and Strong Denunciation: Airstrike Targeting Civilians in Shirshar Area, North Kordofan State

BRUSSELS · 31 JULY 2026

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Statement of Condemnation and Strong Denunciation: Airstrike Targeting Civilians in Shirshar Area, North Kordofan State

The Coalition condemns the aerial attack that targeted unarmed civilians in the Shirshar area of West Bara locality, North Kordofan State. A military Antonov aircraft reportedly took off from Wadi Seidna Air Base on 29 July 2026, followed by strikes on Shirshar that resulted in civilian casualties. The Coalition calls on the Independent Fact-Finding Mission to reach the sites, and for legal and criminal responsibility to be established.

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