Human Rights In Sudan
Some human rights organizations have documented a variety of abuses and atrocities carried out by the Sudanese government over the past several years. The 2009 Human Rights Report by the United States Department of State noted serious concerns over human rights violations by the government and militia groups.
Read more about Human Rights In Sudan: Abuses in Conflict Settings, Ethnic Cleansing, Slavery, Child Soldiers, Prisoner Abuse, Persecution of Human Rights Defenders, Historical Situation, International Treaties
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