State of Emergency declared in North Darfur
Minister of Agriculture and acting governor of North Darfur, Adam Mohamed Hamed El Nahla, declared the State of Emergency during Eid El Adha in an attempt to curb the rampant insecurity in the state. It is now strictly forbidden for civilians to carry arms, or to fire into the air during weddings and other festivities without a permit. The kadamool (a turban veil covering most of the face) is banned in North Darfur towns, markets, and public facilities. Drivers of vehicles without number plates will be fined. In July, the Governor of South Darfur took similar measures to combat insecurity in the state. File photo: Militiamen in Darfur, some wearing a kadamool Related:North Darfur state to remove illegal toll gates (3 October 2014) South Darfur cuts salaries for security measures (8 August 2014)Strict security measures in South Darfur capital (28 July 2014)
Minister of Agriculture and acting governor of North Darfur, Adam Mohamed Hamed El Nahla, declared the State of Emergency during Eid El Adha in an attempt to curb the rampant insecurity in the state.
It is now strictly forbidden for civilians to carry arms, or to fire into the air during weddings and other festivities without a permit. The kadamool (a turban veil covering most of the face) is banned in North Darfur towns, markets, and public facilities. Drivers of vehicles without number plates will be fined.
In July, the Governor of South Darfur took similar measures to combat insecurity in the state.
File photo: Militiamen in Darfur, some wearing a kadamool
Related:
North Darfur state to remove illegal toll gates (3 October 2014)
South Darfur cuts salaries for security measures (8 August 2014)
Strict security measures in South Darfur capital (28 July 2014)
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