By Joy Ezeilo, SAN
Let us not forget about Sudan! The protection of the civilian population must be a priority, particularly in the context of humanitarian aid, as over 20 million people are facing famine and are in desperate need of assistance.
We presented our findings to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, emphasizing that the ongoing war in Sudan, which has now entered its third year, continues to devastate civilians, with women enduring alarming sexual violence and children being forcibly recruited as combatants.
Calls for an end to the conflict are unequivocal, but peace without justice remains an illusion. Accountability is not a luxury—it is the foundation of lasting peace. Without it, the cycle of violence persists. Justice must be prioritized in peace agreements, addressing the absence of accountability that has been recognized as a key driver of conflict in Sudan.
- Joy Ngozi Ezeilo (SAN, OON), Expert Member, UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan.
