Displaced: ‘Sad but hopeful on Eid al-Adha’

The displaced people of Darfur send their greetings to the Islamic countries in the east and the west, the Sudanese people, and especially to the people of Darfur, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The displaced expressed their hope for peace to prevail and for security and stability for Darfur and the return of all displaced people and refugees to their homes. They called for the release of all prisoners and expressed their grief about the majority of families who are not able to buy candy or gifts for their children, let alone to buy new clothes or sheep, which they attributed to the high prices and poverty overall. In addition, they expressed their sadness about the tragedy and massacre Kassab and Fata Barno camps witnessed, as well as the destruction caused by the heavy rains and floods in the camps of Zam Zam, Nertete, Bendessey, Garsila and El-Geneina. Many of the residents of Darfur states complained about scarcity of transport and high prices of public transportation between the main cities of Darfur localities (North, Central and West Darfur in particular).Also, a number of staff and workers complained about the delay in payment of their salaries. The staff claimed to have received their salaries a day or two prior to the Eid al-Adha. Staff from North Darfur localities confirmed not receiving their salaries until Thursday. A number of residents stated they can not go and spend Eid al-Adha with their families due to the lack of transportation and high prices of public transportation, a resident from North Darfur told Radio Dabanga.