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

BRUSSELS · 12 OCTOBER 2026

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.

ICHRO Brings Sudan's Crisis to the European Parliament as the Sudanese Rural Community Organization Exposes Abuses Against Civilians

BRUSSELS · 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

Press Release

ICHRO Brings Sudan's Crisis to the European Parliament as the Sudanese Rural Community Organization Exposes Abuses Against Civilians

A delegation of the International Coalition of Human Rights Organizations met four Members of the European Parliament in Brussels to press for a comprehensive arms embargo on Sudan, an expanded fact-finding mandate and a decisive European role in peace, while the Sudanese Rural Community Organization presented reports and testimonies on abuses against civilians in rural regions.

ICHRO Meets Mrs. Katarina Tapio of the EU Delegation in Geneva on the Protection of Civilians in Sudan

GENEVA · 22 SEPTEMBER 2026

Press Release

ICHRO Meets Mrs. Katarina Tapio of the EU Delegation in Geneva on the Protection of Civilians in Sudan

The International Coalition of Human Rights Organizations met Mrs. Katarina Tapio of the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva to discuss the crisis in Sudan, placing the urgent protection of civilians first and calling for arms embargo mechanisms to be expanded across all Sudanese territories.

ICHRO Takes Part in Advocacy at the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Urging Renewal of the Fact-Finding Mission Mandate on Chemical Weapons Use in Sudan

GENEVA · 13 SEPTEMBER 2026

Field Update

ICHRO Takes Part in Advocacy at the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Urging Renewal of the Fact-Finding Mission Mandate on Chemical Weapons Use in Sudan

Representatives of the International Coalition of Human Rights Organizations took part in a human rights advocacy initiative on the margins of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, calling for the renewal of the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission on the use of chemical weapons in Sudan and for continued support for the protection of civilians.

Civil Society Panel in Geneva Addresses Systematic Violations Against Women in Sudan, Urges ICC Referral and OPCW Investigation into Chemical Weapons Use

GENEVA · 25 AUGUST 2026

Press Release

Civil Society Panel in Geneva Addresses Systematic Violations Against Women in Sudan, Urges ICC Referral and OPCW Investigation into Chemical Weapons Use

Civil society leaders, human rights defenders and legal experts convened in Geneva on 25 August 2026 for the panel "Women’s Condition and Violence in Wartime: Focus on the Sudan Crisis." Issued jointly by ICHRO, EADM, TYFA and Post Versa, the statement urges an independent fact-finding mission with OPCW participation, ICC referral without immunity, and the meaningful participation of Sudanese women in all peace processes.

ICHRO Co-Organises a Geneva Side Event on Women's Condition and Violence in Wartime

GENEVA · 23 AUGUST 2026

News

ICHRO Co-Organises a Geneva Side Event on Women's Condition and Violence in Wartime

The International Coalition of Human Rights Organizations is a co-organiser of "Women’s Condition and Violence in Wartime — Focus: The Sudan Crisis", a side event held at the Club Suisse de la Presse in Geneva on Tuesday 25 August 2026, 15:00–17:00. ICHRO is represented on the panel by Abdelrahim Grein and Dr. Mohamed Ali.

GENEVA · 3 AUGUST 2026

Statement

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.

BRUSSELS · 31 JULY 2026

Statement

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.

ICHRO Welcomes the Firm Position of the United States Administration and Calls for Full Accountability for Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Sudan

GENEVA · 28 JULY 2026

Statement

ICHRO Welcomes the Firm Position of the United States Administration and Calls for Full Accountability for Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Sudan

The Coalition welcomes the firm stance taken by the United States Administration on the grave allegations of chemical weapons use in Sudan, supports targeted sanctions should credible and independent investigations establish responsibility, and urges prompt, impartial investigations into all allegations committed during the conflict.