41 Teachers Killed, 116 Violations Reported Since Conflict Began in Sudan

Khartoum, Sudan | May 4, 2026

The Sudanese Teachers Committee has revealed that teachers have been subjected to serious violations since the outbreak of the war, documenting the killing of (41) male and female teachers, along with (116) various violations, according to a statement issued on the occasion of International Workers’ Day.

The committee stated that (05) teachers were killed by the Sudanese Armed Forces, (11) by the RSF, while (25) others lost their lives as a result of the fighting, noting that these figures represent only documented cases.

Regarding arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances, the committee reported documenting (26) cases, including (13) attributed to the Sudanese Armed Forces and (13) to the RSF, in addition to (49) cases of arbitrary dismissal attributed to the government.

The statement stressed that these figures do not reflect the full scale of violations, given the challenges of access and documentation, suggesting that the actual numbers are likely higher.

The committee also noted that salary suspensions have affected teachers “without exception,” leading to harsh living conditions. It added that the government owes financial arrears, including unpaid salaries reaching up to (14) months in some states, in addition to allowances and benefits.

The committee called for an immediate end to all violations and for the protection of teachers as civilians. It also urged the launch of independent investigations and the accountability of those responsible, calling on local and international human rights organizations to take urgent action to ensure there is no impunity.

These developments come amid the ongoing war in Sudan since April 2023, which has led to a widespread deterioration in the education sector, with thousands of schools closed and the learning process disrupted across most parts of the country, in addition to the displacement of large numbers of teachers and students.

Education sector workers are facing deteriorating living conditions due to the suspension of salaries and declining government support, amid growing warnings of long-term repercussions for the future of education in the country.