Unamid disturbed over increased violence in Darfur
The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (Unamid) announced its “deep concern” over the outbreak of violence in Saraf Omra, North Darfur, which has led to a mass displacement of civilians and a number of casualties in the past few days. It demands from the Sudanese authorities to grant the Mission immediate access to these areas. Thousands of displaced from the town of Saraf Omra, located about 90km east of El Geneina, the capital of west Darfur, are currently seeking refuge in the vicinity of Unamid’s base in the locality, the Mission said in a press statement released on Sunday. The Mission is providing protection and water to those affected, as well as medical treatment for more than 30 wounded people. It is working with the humanitarian community in taking the necessary steps to provide further much needed assistance. Unamid patrols have observed looting around the town and the destruction of the local market. Reconciliation efforts among the tribes are taking place, however the situation remains tense and those displaced are in need of critical of food and proper sanitary conditions. Unamid calls on all parties involved to cease hostilities and to find a peaceful solution to their differences. The incident in Saraf Omra comes in the wake of other recent episodes of violence in Darfur, most notably in El Taweisha and Alliet areas in North Darfur, and in South Darfur, where thousands were displaced following the looting and destruction of villages in the areas of Um Gunja and Hijer. Unamid continues to call upon the authorities to allow it unhindered and immediate access to these areas, so that it can carry out its core activity for the protection of civilians as mandated by the AU and the UN, and as consented to by the Sudanese government. File photo Related: High-level meeting ‘to return order’ to North Darfur (9 March 2014)Unamid head meets with AU, Darfur rebels, and Arab League (9 March 2014) US concern over escalation of violence in South Darfur (9 March 2014) ‘The Way Forward for Peace in Sudan’: DRDC letter to AU (9 March 2014) DRA bashes government for ‘absence during Darfur militia attacks’ (7 March 2014)UN-chief considers ‘hard decisions’ for Darfur peace mission (7 March 2014)
The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (Unamid) announced its “deep concern” over the outbreak of violence in Saraf Omra, North Darfur, which has led to a mass displacement of civilians and a number of casualties in the past few days. It demands from the Sudanese authorities to grant the Mission immediate access to these areas.
Thousands of displaced from the town of Saraf Omra, located about 90km east of El Geneina, the capital of west Darfur, are currently seeking refuge in the vicinity of Unamid’s base in the locality, the Mission said in a press statement released on Sunday.
The Mission is providing protection and water to those affected, as well as medical treatment for more than 30 wounded people. It is working with the humanitarian community in taking the necessary steps to provide further much needed assistance.
Unamid patrols have observed looting around the town and the destruction of the local market. Reconciliation efforts among the tribes are taking place, however the situation remains tense and those displaced are in need of critical of food and proper sanitary conditions. Unamid calls on all parties involved to cease hostilities and to find a peaceful solution to their differences.
The incident in Saraf Omra comes in the wake of other recent episodes of violence in Darfur, most notably in El Taweisha and Alliet areas in North Darfur, and in South Darfur, where thousands were displaced following the looting and destruction of villages in the areas of Um Gunja and Hijer.
Unamid continues to call upon the authorities to allow it unhindered and immediate access to these areas, so that it can carry out its core activity for the protection of civilians as mandated by the AU and the UN, and as consented to by the Sudanese government.
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Related:
High-level meeting ‘to return order’ to North Darfur (9 March 2014)
Unamid head meets with AU, Darfur rebels, and Arab League (9 March 2014)
US concern over escalation of violence in South Darfur (9 March 2014)
‘The Way Forward for Peace in Sudan’: DRDC letter to AU (9 March 2014)
DRA bashes government for ‘absence during Darfur militia attacks’ (7 March 2014)
UN-chief considers ‘hard decisions’ for Darfur peace mission (7 March 2014)
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