Sudanese women's groups and movements have strongly condemned the escalating use of drones and random weapons in the country's ongoing war, citing the devastating impact on innocent civilians, particularly women and children. According to Dr. Ihsan Faqiri, a leading women's rights activist, the war has already caused immense suffering, displacement, and sexual violence, with many women and children being sold into slavery in neighboring countries.
The condemnation comes amid reports of widespread human rights abuses and targeting of civilians by both sides of the conflict. Nafisa Hajer, deputy head of the Darfur Lawyers' Association and a human rights activist, criticized the international community's silence on these atrocities, saying that the use of drones and random weapons is a blatant violation of human rights and international humanitarian law.
The use of drones has become particularly alarming, with many civilians being targeted in residential areas, hospitals, and displacement camps. Hajer emphasized that this constitutes a war crime, and those responsible must be held accountable. She also stressed that the international community has a responsibility to protect civilians and prevent further atrocities.
Women's groups are calling for urgent action to stop the use of drones and random weapons, as well as for the international community to provide protection to civilians. Non Kshkosh, director of the Center for Human Rights in Sudan, emphasized that an immediate halt to the use of drones and random weapons is crucial, as well as investigations into human rights abuses and accountability for those responsible.
Amira Osman, head of the "No to Oppression of Women" initiative, stated that the war is not limited to battlefields but is affecting the daily lives of ordinary citizens. She noted that both sides of the conflict are targeting infrastructure, markets, schools, and residential areas, causing immense suffering for civilians.
The use of drones and random weapons has resulted in daily massacres, with women and children bearing the brunt of the violence. Women's groups are demanding an end to the violence and for those responsible to be held accountable. They also emphasize that protecting civilians is a moral and legal obligation that must be prioritized.
The conflict in Sudan has resulted in significant humanitarian needs, with many civilians displaced, injured, or killed. Women's groups are calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected.
Key points
- The use of drones and random weapons in Sudan's war has resulted in widespread human rights abuses and targeting of civilians.
- Women's groups are calling for an immediate halt to the use of drones and random weapons, as well as for accountability for those responsible.
- The conflict has had a devastating impact on women and children, who have been subjected to violence, displacement, and exploitation.
