Sudan Research, Analysis, and Advocacy

by Eric Reeves

Khartoum’s primary weapon of war against civilians: the Antonov cargo plane
Shrapnel from "barrel bombs" dropped by Antonovs can cut a person in half
Shrapnel from “barrel bombs” dropped by Antonovs can cut a person in half
Khartoum is guilty of using cluster munitions against civilian populations
Khartoum is guilty of using cluster munitions against civilian populations
Merciless aerial attacks have been ongoing for over 20 years in greater Sudan
Merciless aerial attacks have been ongoing for over 20 years in greater Sudan
For those living in agricultural societies, bombing is a devastating loss of livelihood
For those living in agricultural societies, bombing is a devastating loss of livelihood
Bombing victims of Khartoum's indiscriminate aerial bombardment are of all ages
Bombing victims of Khartoum’s indiscriminate aerial bombardment are of all ages
The Abyei region of what should be South Sudan was seized militarily by the Khartoum’s Sudan Armed Forces and militia allies in May 2011—an egregious violation of the CPA; three years later it appears Khartoum is prepared to wait for the current UN force to depart, and then officially annex Abyei.
Fleeing Abyei with no safe haven, May 2011
Fleeing Abyei with no safe haven, May 2011  
Abyei smoldering, May 2011
Abyei smoldering, May 2011—no international response of consequence
Refugees from Abyei in South Sudan, May 2011
Refugees from Abyei in South Sudan, May 2011