Sudan’s Government of Peace and Unity announced on Thursday that it had suspended the activities of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) following allegations that dozens of its employees sexually exploited Sudanese women in refugee camps in eastern Chad.
Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan Osman al-Ta’aishi said the decision followed a recommendation from a ministerial committee responsible for monitoring humanitarian organisations.
The government also established a fact-finding committee jointly headed by the ministers of justice, foreign affairs and health. It will include representatives from the National Authority for Humanitarian Access, Public Prosecutor’s Office, military intelligence and police.
The committee has been given 30 days to investigate the allegations and submit its findings.
Al-Ta’aishi instructed the health minister and humanitarian access authority to address any gaps in medical or humanitarian services resulting from the suspension.
The prime minister welcomed legal measures taken by Chadian authorities, saying they would help secure justice and protection for the alleged victims.
The government said the suspension was intended to protect the dignity of Sudanese citizens, ensure accountability and prevent impunity. All relevant authorities were instructed to implement the decision immediately.
MSF had not publicly responded to the suspension or the allegations at the time of publication.