The International Criminal Court (ICC) has initiated a fresh investigation into the reported war crimes occurring in Sudan’s Darfur region.
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to a surge in ethnic violence.
Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the ICC, disclosed that the investigations would encompass various atrocities, including attacks on civilians, mass sexual assaults, and the destruction of homes and markets.
This inquiry will be carried out under the existing mandate for Darfur, which dates back to 2005.
The previous investigation conducted under this mandate resulted in genocide charges being brought against former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.
The renewed investigation seeks to address ongoing allegations of war crimes in the region.