Sudan: Why Should the Mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for Sudan Be Extended

Amnesty International, DefendDefenders, and Human Rights Watch Q&A on the situation in Sudan

Nearly 80 Sudanese, African, and international NGOs have called for the extension of the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for Sudan, which the UN Human Rights Council established at its 54th regular session (through resolution 54/2), in October 2023.

This Question and Answer document seeks to address key questions that may arise as States consider their position ahead of…