CAIRO – Legal representatives of victims of Sudan’s war have asked the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to set a date for a meeting in Banjul, The Gambia, to present documentation, powers of attorney and evidence related to alleged violations committed during the conflict.
The request was submitted by lawyers Dr. Mohamed Al-Zain Mohamed and Dr. Al-Tayeb Abdeljalil Hussein, who said they represent a number of victims and people affected by the war.
According to a statement issued in Cairo on Sept. 25, 2026, the representatives asked the commission to arrange a legal and human rights meeting in Banjul and, where possible, coordinate participation by the U.N. Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan.
The lawyers said the request follows a series of previous communications sent to the African Commission on May 16, May 27 and July 22, 2026, concerning a complaint filed on behalf of Sudanese war victims.
They said the July 22 communication, referenced ACHPRPRO1718�6.26, included an initial list of 251 victims from El Fasher who had legally authorized the two lawyers to pursue the complaint and related proceedings before African human rights mechanisms.
According to the statement, the submitted material included samples of legal authorizations connected to alleged killings and rape, while reserving the right to provide additional names, documents and evidence as the documentation process continues.
The lawyers said the proposed meeting would allow them to present information directly and in an organized manner while ensuring protection for victims and witnesses and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive material.
The request also cites the latest report of the U.N. Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan, A/HRC/63/23, published on Sept. 1, which examined civilian protection, external support networks and accountability in the conflict.
The African and U.N. fact-finding missions have already coordinated their work on Sudan. In May, the two mechanisms met in Banjul and issued a joint declaration calling for stronger civilian protection, accountability and cooperation with victims and witnesses.
The lawyers stressed that their proposed meeting was not intended to influence the independent assessment of either mechanism, but rather to ensure that documentation relating to victims and alleged violations reaches the relevant bodies without being fragmented across different legal tracks.
They asked for a clear appointment in October or November 2026, saying this would allow time to complete travel arrangements and prepare the relevant documentation.
The move forms part of a broader effort by Sudanese victims and their representatives to pursue accountability through African and international mechanisms as the war continues.
