UN expert criticizes investigation committee in Sudan — The National

Radhouane Nouicer, the UN human rights office-appointed expert on Sudan, said that Sudan’s committee for investigating violations does not sufficiently examine abuses committed by the country’s armed forces. In his view, this calls into question the transparency and impartiality of the body’s work, The National reports.

Imbalance in documented cases

According to Nouicer, the committee has documented tens of thousands of cases of violations, primarily involving the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). At the same time, only several hundred cases involving members of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been documented. The UN expert said that such an imbalance raises questions about the transparency and fairness of investigations into human rights violations during the war.

Nouicer also reported concerns over arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances and torture. According to him, many people are being held in custody solely on accusations of cooperating with the opposing side in the conflict. Some missing people remain out of contact, and their families do not know either their whereabouts or whether they are alive.

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War and attacks on civilians

The war in Sudan began in April 2023 after a power struggle between SAF commander General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader General Mohamed Dagalo. The fighting, which began in Khartoum, spread across the country, including to Darfur. UN investigators documented violations there by the RSF that, in their assessment, constitute war crimes.

The conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced millions of people and caused one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Both sides are accused of serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.

Nouicer noted that the nature of the violations changed as the war spread to new areas and aircraft and drones were used more actively. According to his data, more than 1,000 people have been killed since the beginning of 2026 due to the use of aviation and drones. He also drew attention to extensive destruction of civilian buildings in Khartoum, some of which, he said, had no apparent military or strategic justification.