Sudan witnessed a serious escalation in gross human rights violations during August 2025, particularly in Darfur and conflict-affected states. These violations took various forms, including direct targeting of civilians, mass displacement, sexual assaults, deteriorating health care, and the collapse of basic services. The latest report on the human rights situation in Sudan by the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS), documents the most prominent violations, analyses their patterns and motivations, and provides recommendations to relevant authorities. “During August 2025, particularly in Darfur, Sudan, a widespread wave of violations against civilians was witnessed,” ACJPS says. “These attacks caused mass displacement, with civilians facing difficulty accessing safe corridors.