{
  "id": 10169741,
  "title": "UN expert criticises bias in Sudanese investigation committee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/un-expert-criticises-bias-in-sudanese-investigation-committee-10169741",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T17:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/26/un-sudan-expert-criticises-bias-in-al-burhans-investigation-committee/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Nations has criticized Sudan's investigation committee for bias in its handling of human rights abuses, according to Radhouane Nouicer, the UN expert on human rights in Sudan. The committee has been established to investigate breaches of human rights but has reportedly documented a disproportionate number of cases involving the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), while few cases have been documented involving members of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Nouicer stated that the committee has documented tens of thousands of cases against the RSF, while only a few hundred cases have been documented against the SAF. This imbalance has raised concerns over the transparency and fairness of the investigation process. Nouicer also highlighted growing concerns over arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and torture, with many people being held on allegations of having cooperated with the opposing side. Additionally, he noted the extensive use of aircraft and drones in the conflict, resulting in over 1,000 deaths due to their use in Sudan since the beginning of 2026. The conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has led to widespread abuses against civilians, with both the SAF and RSF facing accusations of serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.",
  "summary": "A Sudanese investigation committee has failed to adequately address abuses committed by the country’s armed forces, creating concerns over its transparency and impartiality, the UN expert on human rights in Sudan said. Radhouane Nouicer, the designated expert on Sudan by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said authorities had established a committee to investigate breaches but that the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}