12-December-2024

Statement attributable to the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr. Ali Al-Za’tari

By: Mohammed Osman

Khartoum, (Sudanow)- The UN on Wednesday said it was "extremely concerned" over the abduction of dozens of internally displaced persons in Darfur region, Western Sudan, while on their way to a conference about problems facing the safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees to their home areas.


A press release by the UN office in Khartoum said the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr. Ali Al-Za’tari, was "extremely concerned by the abduction of representatives of internally displaced people (IDPs) traveling under UN-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) escort" from Zalingei in Central Darfur to Nyala, South Darfur, to attend a conference on internal displacement.


The release said according to media reports, the abduction was "carried out by the Sudan Liberation Army’s Abdul Wahid Nur faction."


It said Mr. Al-Za’tari has urged the "immediate release" of the abducted persons, expressing hope that the combined efforts of the Government of Sudan and UNAMID will ensure their safe return."

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