Nyala – More than 215 detainees have died at Daqris Prison in Nyala over the past two months, according to the Sudan Doctors Network, which warned of deteriorating humanitarian conditions inside the detention facility.
In a statement, the network said information obtained from field sources indicated that at least 215 civilians held in what it described as arbitrary detention had died between May and June due to disease outbreaks, alleged torture and mistreatment, and a lack of basic healthcare and humanitarian conditions.
The network also reported that 31 detainees, including minors, were transferred from Daqris Prison to Nyala Hospital more than two weeks ago despite reportedly showing no serious medical conditions at the time.
It said the whereabouts of those detainees remain unknown, raising concerns about their safety and wellbeing.
The Sudan Doctors Network cited unverified reports alleging that members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had taken blood from detainees to treat wounded fighters, though it provided no independent evidence to support the claim.
Sudan Now could not independently verify the allegations, and there was no immediate comment from the RSF.
The report comes amid growing scrutiny of detention conditions in areas affected by Sudan’s conflict, which began in April 2023 and has triggered one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
Human rights organizations and UN bodies have repeatedly raised concerns over arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and conditions in detention facilities controlled by different parties to the conflict.
The Sudan Doctors Network called for an immediate end to arbitrary detention and urged authorities to allow humanitarian and medical organizations access to detention sites.
It also demanded information on the fate of detainees transferred from Daqris Prison to Nyala Hospital and called for adequate medical care for sick and injured prisoners.
The network urged the international community and human rights organizations to increase pressure on RSF leaders to protect civilians and ensure accountability for alleged violations in accordance with international law.
