Dear DWAG Supporters:

Last Wednesday, the U.N. Human Rights Council voted to extend the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) in Sudan, which has been investigating human rights abuses committed during the ongoing conflict. DWAG wholeheartedly supports this decision and we affirm the importance of continuing the FFM’s critical work in holding perpetrators accountable.

The FFM, established by the U.N. a year ago, has been probing violations of human rights and international humanitarian law by all parties involved in the conflict. In a recent report, the FFM detailed serious international crimes committed by the SAF, RSF, and allied militia as well as the suffering endured by Sudanese civilians in the brutal war. These horrific abuses included mass rape, sexual slavery, child recruitment, and indiscriminate attacks on civilians. The report also detailed the intentional destruction of vital public infrastructure, aimed at silencing the Sudanese people.

The FFM’s recommendations align with the core issues DWAG has long championed, including the deployment of an international force to protect civilians, expanding the arms embargo in Darfur to cover all of Sudan, and broadening the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction to encompass the entire country. DWAG commends the effort undertaken by the FFM. We need independent monitoring to document these atrocities inflicted on our brothers and sisters in Sudan. The perpetrators of genocide and violence must be held accountable and the extension of the FFM is a step in the right direction.

Thank you for your continued support. Stay connected for updates and opportunities to take action.
With gratitude,
Niemat Ahmadi
President, Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG)
The DWAG Team