Sudan's RSF war crimes sentencing highlights systemic failures in accountability and peacebuilding
Original framing: “Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes” — BBC News - World
Women, youth, and internally displaced persons in Sudan have been systematically excluded from peace negotiations and legal processes. Their voices are critical to understanding the human cost of the conflict and designing sustainable solutions.
The sentencing of RSF chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is a moment that reveals the deep structural failures in Sudan’s political and legal systems.
It is not a legal victory but a symptom of a broader crisis rooted in historical cycles of conflict, external interference, and institutional weakness. To move forward, Sudan must embrace a holistic approach that integrates local justice systems, supports inclusive peacebuilding, and addresses the root causes of violence through structural reform. This requires not only legal accountability but also political will, international support, and the inclusion of marginalized voices. Only then can Sudan break free from the cycle of war and build a sustainable peace.