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Sudan is facing mounting international scrutiny following a series of grave human rights violations emerging from the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which erupted on 15 April 2023. <\/p>\n

Human rights groups and the United Nations have raised concerns that the country is descending into a regime of apartheid-like ethnic persecution, coupled with politically motivated prosecutions under a controversial new campaign dubbed \u201cReport a Collaborator.\u201d<\/p>\n

The brutal civil conflict has resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians and the displacement of millions, with Sudan\u2019s judicial institutions increasingly weaponised for political repression. <\/p>\n

A recent UN report warned that \u201cthe conflict has intensified violations against civilians, particularly those of an ethnic nature, raising fears of a new apartheid regime emerging in Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cReport a Collaborator\u201d campaign<\/h2>\n

In a move that has stoked widespread fear and repression, Sudanese authorities have introduced the \u201cReport a Collaborator\u201d initiative, urging citizens to inform on individuals suspected of harbouring dissenting views or opposing the military regime. <\/p>\n

According to Amnesty International, the campaign is being \u201cused for political retaliation and lacks even the most basic standards of justice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Analysts say the initiative has widened societal divisions and cemented the judiciary\u2019s role as a tool for suppressing opposition. Reports indicate that citizens have been arrested and sentenced based on anonymous denunciations, without access to legal representation or transparent legal processes.<\/p>\n

Widespread ethnic atrocities documented<\/h3>\n

Alarming reports from multiple human rights organisations have documented systematic atrocities targeting Sudan\u2019s non-Arab communities. <\/p>\n

The Sudanese army, in conjunction with extremist Islamist brigades, stands accused of orchestrating campaigns of mass violence and displacement in key regions, including Khartoum, Omdurman, and Al-Jazirah State.<\/p>\n

Key findings include:<\/p>\n