Women, Children and Security: Does Sudan Need a Specialized Protection Police Service?
Evidence update in progress — October 2026: New civilian-protection and education-continuity evidence is being incorporated. Specialist policing and wartime civilian protection remain distinct responsibilities. October 2026 update: two different protection systems The original argument for restoring specialist Family and Child Protection Units still stands. But police investigations cannot by themselves prevent drone strikes, explosive-ordnance injuries or the interruption of schooling and medical care. Kandaka should distinguish (1) survivor-centred criminal justice—confidential reporting, clinicians, social workers, prosecutors and independent oversight—from (2) wartime civilian protection—safe-site assessments, explosive-ordnance risk education and specialist clearance, emergency referral, evacuation planning, and continuity of water, healthcare and learning. ...