Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state
October 26, 2024
KHARTOUM, Sudan – The United Nations Special Representative for Sudan, Volker Perthes, has strongly condemned recent attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state, central Sudan.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Perthes expressed deep concern over the violence, which has reportedly resulted in the killing of at least 10 people and the displacement of thousands more.
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and the suffering inflicted on innocent civilians,” Perthes said. “These attacks are a violation of international humanitarian law and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.”
According to reports, the attacks were carried out by armed men on horseback who raided villages in Al Jazirah state on Tuesday. The assailants reportedly looted homes, burned crops, and killed livestock.
Perthes called on the Sudanese authorities to take immediate steps to protect civilians and investigate the attacks. He also urged all parties to refrain from violence and engage in dialogue to resolve their differences peacefully.
“The people of Sudan have suffered enough,” Perthes said. “They deserve to live in peace and security.”
The attacks in Al Jazirah state are the latest in a series of violent incidents that have plagued Sudan in recent months. In recent weeks, there have been reports of clashes between government forces and armed groups in Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile.
The United Nations has repeatedly called on the Sudanese authorities to address the root causes of conflict and to create a more inclusive and just society. The UN has also urged all parties to refrain from violence and to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences peacefully.
Additional information:
- Al Jazirah state is located in central Sudan, about 300 kilometers south of Khartoum.
- The state is home to a diverse population of farmers, herders, and other ethnic groups.
- Al Jazirah state has been plagued by violence and instability in recent years, due to a combination of factors, including poverty, land disputes, and ethnic tensions.
- The Sudanese government has deployed troops to the state to quell the violence, but the situation remains tense.
Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state
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