A Sudanese family appeals to the UN for urgent intervention regarding the torture of their detained son, Amjad Al Tay

Recently, the family of the Sudanese citizen, Amjad Babiker Omar al-Tay has sent an urgent appeal to the United Nations’ Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan, demanding an immediate investigation into their son’s arbitrary arrest and torture by the Sudanese Military Intelligence. They also insisted on his release under the assumption that his legal and human rights are guaranteed.

The legal memorandum submitted by the family states that Amjad al-Tay, a resident of Al-Jazeera state (East of Al-Jazeera), was arrested on (July 5th, 2025), in the village of Wad Ushaib by members of the Sudanese Military Intelligence, specifically by Maj. Mohamed Nour al-Daeim.

They noted that the arrest was carried out without any judicial warrant or formal charges, a clear violation of the Sudanese Criminal Procedure Code of 1991, the Sudanese Constitution, and international standards of justice and fair trial.

Serious Violations

The memorandum included painful details of several violations documented by the family, including unlawful detention. They stated that their son was detained without due process, which constitutes arbitrary detention in violation of domestic law and Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Furthermore, the family confirmed that Amjad was subjected to torture and cruel treatment while detained at the Military Intelligence facility in the city of Rufa’a “under the supervision of Col. Ali Omar.” They noted that he was subjected to repeated floggings and physical abuse for a full week, causing severe physical and psychological harm, adding that these acts constitute torture under Article 115 of the Sudanese Criminal Code of 1991, Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the United Nations Convention against Torture (UNCAT).

In addition, the family warned that the violations included denial of medical care, stating, “After Amjad was transferred to Rufa’a Police Station, he was denied medical examination and treatment despite having clear injuries resulting from torture, threatening his health and life.”

They noted that the detainee has been denied the right to legal representation, as Al-Tay was denied access to a lawyer or regular contact with his family, which constitutes a violation of his right to legal defense guaranteed nationally and internationally.

Al-Tay’s family revealed that they are currently living in forced displacement in Omdurman due to the ongoing conflict and face severe restrictions on access to legal redress or support due to the security situation and the authorities’ refusal to cooperate.

Urgent Demands

The family called on the United Nations’ Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan to take urgent measures, including the immediate and unconditional release of Amjad Babiker Omar al-Tay, and to conduct an independent and transparent investigation into the torture and violations he was subjected to. Prior to that, they ought to provide immediate medical treatment and an independent health assessment to assess his injuries. The family called on the Mission to then ensure al-Tay’s legal rights, including access to legal counsel and fair judicial proceedings, in addition to urgently facilitate family visits and remove restrictions impeding the pursuit of his case.

They emphasized that any individual involved in torture or unlawful detention bears personal criminal responsibility, and reiterated that these violations aren’t subject to a statute of limitations under Sudanese and international law.

In conclusion of their appeal, they stated, “Failure to act on this case enables a pattern of impunity and systematic violations that threaten the basic human rights of all Sudanese citizens.”

The family shared that they are awaiting a response from human rights and international organizations, and from the United Nations, to this urgent appeal, hoping that international intervention will contribute to ending Amjad al-Tay’s suffering and ensure justice is attained in Sudan.