Press Releases & Statements
DWAG Statement on the conviction of Mr Abd-Al-Rahman, October 6th
A Significant Milestone for Survivors of Darfur’s Genocide Historic ICC Conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (“Ali Kushayb”) Washington D.C.- Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) applauds a pivotal moment in the history of Darfur’s long and painful struggle for justice. On October 6th, 2025, the International Criminal Court delivered a…
Weekly Policy Statement September 22nd-26th
Massacre, Siege, and Starvation: The War on Civilians Intensifies in Sudan September 22nd–26th, 2025 This week added new layers to Sudan’s suffering as climate shocks and preventable diseases compounded the ongoing genocide at the hands of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Seasonal flooding has swept…
Weekly Policy Statement September 15th–20th
Escalating Death and Destruction of Civilians Under Siege in Sudan This week marked a very dark chapter yet again in Sudan’s genocide. Civilian death and destruction multiplied, as the attacks have not spared even mosques and hospitals, while the city of El Fasher remained under siege for more than a…
Extension of UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan Amid Escalating Atrocities
Extension of UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan Amid Escalating Atrocities Washington, D.C. / Geneva – The Darfur Women Action Group (DWAG) welcomes the decision by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to extend the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) on Sudan. The resolution – A/HRC/60/L.18, titled “Responding to…
