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February 4, 2026

Sudan: two women from El Gedaref and Blue Nile face death by stoning

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Africa Women Access to legal rights Death penalty Sudan

The women are reportedly without legal representation amid the collapse of the justice system, and the restriction of the work of legal aid organisations. The activists highlight that the women’s situation “requires urgent and effective solidarity”.

September 2, 2025

Sudan: ACJPS, "Incarcerated people dying in cholera-ridden South Darfur prison"

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Africa Health Material conditions Overcrowding Sudan

A statement from the African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) laments that that the prison is currently overcrowded with poor sanitation and limited access to food, clean water, and healthcare – conditions under which diseases, particularly cholera, can run rampant.

May 10, 2025

Sudan: at least 20 killed in suspected drone strike on prison

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Africa Crises Health Violence Sudan

A suspected drone strike launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit a prison in Sudan’s Kordofan region, killing at least 20 incarcerated people and wounding 50 others, authorities said.

April 12, 2025

Sudan: Wau prison receives food aid

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Africa Women Material conditions Sudan

The Director of Wau Central Prison in Western Bahr el-Ghazal State, Maj Gen Andrea Macherenga Marial, confirmed receiving food assistance from the Governor and the local traders. The incarcerated women revealed the lack of food at the facility.

April 10, 2025

Sudan: 31 incarcerated people freed from Wau central prison

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Africa Women Material conditions Overcrowding Rehabilitation Sudan

The authorities at Wau Central Prison said they released 31 incarcerated people, 4 men and 27 women, after a local company called Lukluk paid off their fines.

May 14, 2020

Sudan: riot in Darfur prison amid pandemic

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Africa Coronavirus Protest Sudan

Prison authorities gradually release prisoners to stem coronavirus transmission

June 26, 2019

Sudan: Bashir’s regime protest prison conditions

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Africa Material conditions Sudan

Members of the regime of ousted president Omar Bashir who have been jailed in the Koper Prison in Khartoum since their removal from power in April, are protesting against their prison conditions.

May 18, 2018

Sudan: on the run

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Africa Sudan

The Journey of Hafiz El Sudani is the story of a Sudanese refugee, Hafiz Adem, recounting his escape from En Nahud prison in Kordofan until his arrival in France. Extracts.

June 18, 2017

Sudan: thirst, poor food in South Darfur prison

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Material conditions Sudan

Inmates of the Korea Prison, south of Nyala, capital of South Darfur, reportedly suffer from thirst and poor services, especially meals, during the fasting month of Ramadan.

June 18, 2017

Sudan: thirst, poor food in South Darfur prison

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Material conditions Sudan

Inmates of the Korea Prison, south of Nyala, capital of South Darfur, reportedly suffer from thirst and poor services, especially meals, during the fasting month of Ramadan.