A Sudan expert witness provides independent country conditions and specialist evidence for UK First-tier Tribunal appeals, Upper Tribunal country guidance cases, and investment arbitration where Sudan is the country of origin or host state.
Overview
Sudan's civil war since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has caused over 8 million internally displaced persons and revived genocide-level atrocities in Darfur. Expert witnesses must provide current, state-specific analysis - earlier country guidance may no longer reflect conditions.
Claims arise from civil war violence, Darfur ethnic targeting, Khartoum urban conflict, and border region instability. The dramatically changed situation since 2023 demands experts with up-to-date field knowledge.
Key Issues
- Civil war (2023–ongoing): SAF vs RSF conflict; urban warfare in Khartoum and regional capitals.
- Darfur atrocities: RSF campaign reviving genocide-level violence against Darfuri communities.
- Mass displacement: Over 8 million IDPs; humanitarian catastrophe and access constraints.
- Khartoum conditions: Urban warfare, looting, and breakdown of basic services.
- Border regions: South Sudan border instability and cross-border ethnic targeting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current situation in Sudan for asylum purposes?
Sudan entered civil war in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has caused massive displacement - over 8 million internally displaced - and serious atrocities, particularly in Darfur. Expert witnesses provide current analysis of conditions in specific states and the viability of return.
Can Sudanese asylum seekers rely on Darfur claims post-2023?
The RSF's campaign in Darfur in 2023–2024 has revived genocide-level atrocities. Expert witnesses assess the current risk in specific Darfuri communities and whether country guidance from earlier periods remains reliable given the dramatically changed situation.