Just the facts. No fluff. RSS · About
NEW YORK Thursday, November 5, 2026

Africa

Sudanese man to be deported to Sudan after sexual assault charges dropped

A Sudanese man cleared of sexual assault charges will be deported to Sudan despite ongoing civil war.

New York Editorial News Desk October 30, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Man cleared of sexual assault charge at Citywest in Dublin.
  • Deportation to Sudan agreed with Sudanese government.
  • Deportation faces logistical and security challenges.

A Sudanese man who was cleared of sexual assault charges at Citywest in Dublin will be deported to Sudan following an agreement with the Sudanese government. The decision comes after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew the charges against him in court.

The incident occurred near Santry in Dublin, where a teenage girl was reported missing from her Tus,la care home. It was alleged the man kissed her during a meeting near a hotel used as an IPAS centre. The case prompted two nights of rioting in the area.

The DPP decided to drop the charges, citing the unlikelihood of a successful prosecution after a review of the case file. Counsel for the DPP applied for a nolle prosequi on 23 October, leading to the man's release. However, he was immediately rearrested on a deportation order.

Ireland does not have a deportation agreement with Sudan, but the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) is working with the Sudanese embassy in Dublin. Behind-the-scenes preparations are underway to return the man to Sudan, though the logistics are complex.

Sudan is currently experiencing a civil war between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia group previously accused of genocide. Fighting has spread across the country, with significant casualties and displacement. Over 150,000 people have been killed, and more than 8.9 million are displaced.

Deportation to Sudan is complicated by the country's ongoing conflict and the need for a passport or laissez-passer. The agreement with the Sudanese embassy has resolved this issue. The man had previously faced failed attempts to remain in Ireland and a deportation warrant was issued.

Irish law prohibits deporting individuals to active war zones or places where they may face harm. Section Three of the Immigration Act 1999 governs such cases, with additional guidance from courts in Ireland and Europe. The Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the Refugee Council did not comment on the matter.

More in Africa