SUDAN POLITICAL ALERT: UNAMID - UNAMID Condemns violent attacks on peaceful protestors, civilians and IDPs in North, South and West Darfur
Expressing concern with the increased violence on peaceful protesters in Darfur, the joint UN-African Union mission in Darfur (UNAMID) said it “re-emphasises” that the primary responsibility of protecting civilians lies with the Sudanese government, “particularly in areas where UNAMID has withdrawn in the context of its drawdown.”
UNAMID said it remains ready to assist the government in fulfilling this primary responsibility “to the extent possible within the limits of UNAMID’s mandate.”
UNAMID called on relevant government authorities to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.