UNAMID strongly condemns attack on Sigili civilians
The African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) received reports of an alleged attack on civilians that resulted in fatalities, an abduction of a civilian and widespread population displacement. The attack reportedly took place on 2 November in Sigili village, located in the Shawa area about 40 kilometres southeast of El-Fasher, North Darfur. On 3 November, the Mission sent an integrated verification team to the area to gather information on the incident. The convoy was prevented from reaching the destination by the Government of Sudan’s military at Zam Zam checkpoint . “I am dismayed by these deaths, and very concerned over the repeated incidents that have led to the killing, injury of the local population, as well as their displacement,” said the Acting Joint Special Representative and Joint Chief Mediator a.i., Aichatou Mindaoudou. “I reiterate my strong condemnation of all forms of violence in Darfur, especially the attacks against civilians, which constitute serious crimes,” she added. Several hundred mourners marched through El Fasher today in a funeral procession in sympathy with the victims of this incident. The mourners brought 10 bodies, those who had reportedly died in the attack, to the gate of UNAMID Headquarters in El Fasher. Representatives of the mourners met with the Mission’s leadership and called, in particular, for an investigation. Following the meeting, UNAMID police escorted the mourners, at their request, to bury the victims.UNAMID Press Release (3 November 2012)
The African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) received reports of an alleged attack on civilians that resulted in fatalities, an abduction of a civilian and widespread population displacement. The attack reportedly took place on 2 November in Sigili village, located in the Shawa area about 40 kilometres southeast of El-Fasher, North Darfur.
On 3 November, the Mission sent an integrated verification team to the area to gather information on the incident. The convoy was prevented from reaching the destination by the Government of Sudan’s military at Zam Zam checkpoint .
“I am dismayed by these deaths, and very concerned over the repeated incidents that have led to the killing, injury of the local population, as well as their displacement,” said the Acting Joint Special Representative and Joint Chief Mediator a.i., Aichatou Mindaoudou. “I reiterate my strong condemnation of all forms of violence in Darfur, especially the attacks against civilians, which constitute serious crimes,” she added.
Several hundred mourners marched through El Fasher today in a funeral procession in sympathy with the victims of this incident. The mourners brought 10 bodies, those who had reportedly died in the attack, to the gate of UNAMID Headquarters in El Fasher.
Representatives of the mourners met with the Mission’s leadership and called, in particular, for an investigation. Following the meeting, UNAMID police escorted the mourners, at their request, to bury the victims.
UNAMID Press Release (3 November 2012)
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