OVERVIEW
During
the month of July 2016, SUDO (UK)’s network of human rights monitors have
reported and verified 66 incidents relating to the abuse of human rights across
Sudan involving eight Sudanese states.
Enclosed
within the 66 reports, SUDO (UK) has assessed that forces under the direct
control of the Government of Sudan[1] were responsible for 32 instances of
human rights abuses, whilst forces categorised as Janjaweed and/or
pro-government[2] were responsible for 30 abuses. The Armed Opposition
movements[3] were accountable for four abuses, whilst members of a Nuweiba
ethnic militia were responsible for one instance. In total, 67 actors were
identified as perpetrators within the 66 reports.
The
66 reports further detail the following: the death of 31 civilians including 10
minors; the injury of 47 persons; the rape of 17 women including seven minors
(one woman died from injuries sustained during the rape); 28 arrests; nine
incidents of kidnapping (including one by the RSF after injuring a civilian);
four instances of aerial bombardment utilising no less than 84 bombs including
explosive bombs and barrel bombs directly targeting 11 civilian villages; and
12 instances relating to a clampdown on journalists and media outlets including
seven newspaper confiscations, two newspaper suspensions and two opening of
investigations against journalists and newspapers.
This
report highlights continued government bombardment in Darfur through the
Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudanese Air Force, as well as continual
government repression against civil society and media institutions.
SPECIFIC
INCIDENTS AND TRENDS OVER THE MONTH OF JULY 2016
CONTINUED
GOVERNMENT BOMBARDMENT IN DARFUR, ONE INCIDENT REPORTED IN BLUE NILE DESPITE
DECLARING A CEASEFIRE
Monitors
submitted three reports (one in North Darfur and two in South Darfur)
pertaining to aerial bombardments in Darfur. Enclosed within the reports were
the confirmed deaths of six civilians, including four children (aged 8, 8, 11
and 12), and the injury of a 30 year-old civilian. The aerial bombardments
targeted 11 civilian villages and utilised no less than 74 bombs, including
explosive and barrel bombs.
Meanwhile,
monitors submitted a further two reports on artillery bombardment by the
Sudanese Armed Forces in South Darfur. Such bombardments resulted in the death
of four civilians, including two 5 year-old twin brothers who were on their
family’s farm located 5km west of Funga Al-Garia when the artillery hit.
In
addition to the civilian casualties, the bombardments have caused the
destruction of civilian homes and a mosque, as well as vast tracts of farmland
and livestock which are so essential for civilian livelihoods. Statistics alone
cannot convey the psychological effect that these bombardments have on
civilians and the resulting panic that accompanies the sound of aircraft.
In
Blue Nile, monitors reported one instance of aerial bombardment in spite of
President Al-Bashir’s unilateral ceasefire declaration the previous month. The
Sudanese Air Force dropped 10 explosive bombs on Amora area located in Gissan
locality resulting in the death of livestock and the destruction of farmland.
Fortunately no civilian casualties were reported. In addition to the breaking
of the ceasefire in Blue Nile, SUDO (UK) monitors furthermore submitted a
report concerning bombardments conducted by the Sudanese Armed Forces garrison
in Al Dandoor, South Kordofan, against SPLM-N forces. The SPLM-N forces were
seeking to take advantage of the rainy conditions to reposition themselves
around Kadugli. However, no actual fighting took place.
CONTINUED
CLAMPDOWN ON MEDIA AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Monitors
have submitted 18 reports over the month of July relating to attacks against
free speech and freedom of assembly.
Six
of the 18 reports concern direct attacks on civil society. On two occasions,
the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) prevented the convening
of political seminars in Khartoum. The first concerned the presentation of the
Sudan Shadow Government’s budget, whilst the second seminar was organised by the
Reform Now Movement to discuss the aftermath of the attempted coup in Turkey.
In another incident relating to freedom of assembly, riot police raided the El
Mahas club in Khartoum using excessive force to break up a members meeting.
During the raid the police locked the doors and fired tear gas into the
building before entering and beating the participants, many of whom were
elderly. In total 16 persons were arrested, 14 of which have been subsequently
charged with offences including breaching the peace and causing a public
disturbance.
Such
restrictions continued to take place in the peripheral areas including Darfur
and Gedaref. Seven civilians were arrested in Nertiti, Central Darfur, on the
31st July following their meeting with Donald Booth, the United States Special
Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan. During the meeting they spoke candidly about
their situation and ongoing events in Darfur. They were consequently detained
shortly after by NISS officials. Similarly, a religious scholar was arrested in
Geneina, West Darfur, following his earlier criticism of the Border Guards and
the lack of government response to the incidents in Azernai, Um Tajok and
Mouli. The Governor of West Darfur state used his powers in accordance with the
Emergency Laws of the region to exile the scholar from Geneina and to sentence
him to one years’ imprisonment, without trial, in Al-Huda prison situated in
Omdurman. Meanwhile peaceful demonstrations in Gedaref, over the lack of
government support for families who have lost their homes as a result of the
flooding, were met with a number of arrests and fines for those involved.
The
remaining 12 reports focussed exclusively on the continuing government
clampdown on the media. There were seven reports on newspaper confiscations
affecting the following newspapers: Al-Jareeda (x 2); Al-Tagheer (x2); Akhir
Lahza (x2); and Al-Sahya. The newspaper confiscations occur post-print to
ensure maximal financial pressure on media outlets. It is hoped that such
pressure will either push the newspapers to appropriately toe the arbitrary
lines set by the government and security services, or to push those critical of
the government into financial ruin.
As
well as newspaper confiscations, the Press and Publication Committee/Courts
prevented the publication of Al-Jareeda newspaper on two separate occasions
over the month of July for a total of four days. The first suspension occurred
on the 1st July as punishment for the newspaper publishing an article in the
column “Behind the News” that was deemed too critical and libellous of the
Ministry of Water Resources, Irrigation and Electricity. The second suspension
was for a total of three days following the publication of an announcement in
the newspaper that was against the possible sale of the University of Khartoum’s
premises to foreign investors.
The
use of restrictive laws governing media behaviour in Sudan were additionally
used in July against specific journalists. The Press and Publications Court
continued proceedings against Al-Hidibi Yassin following an article he wrote
over a year ago on the sale of Ismail Al-Azhari’s home, the first leader of an
independent Sudan, whilst the court opened investigations into Suad Al-Khidir
following an article published in Al-Jareeda newspaper on the 18th June 2016 on
the prevalence of corruption in Omdurman locality. Similarly the NISS called
Hassan Faroug, a noted sports journalist, into their offices to discuss his
radio show where he accused the government of interfering with the Sudanese
Football Federation’s election.
INCIDENT
REPORTS
NORTH
DARFUR
09/07/2016
The
Sudanese Air Force dropped seven explosive bombs on two villages located in
East Jebel Marra. The villages of Lobi and Watrang, situated 10km south-west of
Fanga, were attacked leading to the death of three persons including two
children from Lobi village and the death of livestock, as well as the
destruction of a number of houses and tracts of farmland.. The deceased were
named by monitors as:
- Hawa
Suliman Hamid, f, 11, Fur;
- Mustafa
Yagoub, m, 8, Fur;
- Maymona
Salih Suliman, f, 75.
The
incident was reported to the Sudanese Armed Forces.
09/07/2016
Janjaweed
militiamen attacked seven civilians in Gargor village, which is situated 15km
from Kebkabeyia. The militiamen beat the civilians following their refusal to
hand over their mobile phones and money. The victims were identified as:
- Badr
El-Dien Abdullah, m, 24, Fur;
- Haroun
Abdullah, m, 26, Fur;
- Hawa
Abakar Mohamed, f, 21, Fur;
- Andelatif
Musa, m, 22, Fur;
- Abdelmotaleb
Siddig, m, 25. Fur;
- Nur
El-Dien Younis, 28, m, Fur;
- Adam
Haroun, 31, m, Fur.
The
militiamen in question are under the overall command and control structure of
Musa Hilal and they were travelling from Mustriha village towards Kebkabeyia.
The
victims received treatment at a local medical facility and the incident was
reported to the police.
10/07/2016
Three
Janjaweed militiamen shot a displaced man by the name of Jala El-Din Ali Adam,
a 30 year-old Tunjur from Fatta Barno IDP camp, and looted his mobile phone.
The victim was taken to a local medical facility for treatment and the incident
was reported to the police.
The
militiamen in question are from the Janjaweed militia commanded by Hafiz Daoud,
a resident of Damrat Al-Sheikh situated in Kutum locality.
12/07/2016
A
Janjaweed militiaman shot dead a 25 year-old student in Birkat Sayra market,
situated in Saraf Omra locality. Witnesses state the militiamen shot 10 bullets
into the head of Fadul Haroun Yusuf, before escaping back to his garrison. The
perpetrator is under the command of Mahmoud Saeed Ahmed.
Following
the attack, the residents of the village went to see the militia’s Commander to
report the incident. The Commander refused to hand over the perpetrator leading
to peaceful protests in the village. The incident has been reported to the
local police.
Fadul
Haroun Yusuf was a 25 year-old student at the University of Nyala and a member
of the Fur ethnic group.
14/07/2016
Pro-government
militiamen numbering some 50 persons dressed in military uniform and riding
aboard seven Land Cruiser vehicles and 10 camels forced their livestock,
estimated at 700 camels, onto civilian farms in the villages of Krofela, Kator,
Dali and Namrah. Upon arrival the militiamen opened fire on the farmers forcing
their displacement and abandonment of their farms.
15/07/2016
The
Rapid Support Forces assaulted a number of civilians in their farms in Dobo
Al-Omda after arriving to the area from Nyala via Manawashi (see South Darfur
incident on the 14th July 2016). Various groups of militiamen beat the civilians
using their hands and rifles, whilst some cut their victims using knives.
Monitors were able to fully investigate two cases during which civilians were
injured. The two women, aged 30 and 45 respectively, were targeted in separate
attacks. They have since received treatment at local medical facilities and the
incidents have been reported to the police.
23/07/2016
Seven
Janjaweed militiamen attacked three displaced persons on their farms situated
in Fatta Barno IDP camp and looted their water pumps. The victims, two men and
one woman, were tortured, tied up and beaten with whips. The victims were
identified as:
- Abdullah
Ibrahim Adam, 45, Tunjur;
- Abakar
Ishag, 42, Tunjur;
- Niemat
Abdullah Mohamed, f, 47, Tunjur.
The
militiamen first attacked the farms of Abdullah Ibrahim Adam and Abakar Ishag
located in the east of the camp before moving onto the farm of Niemat Abdullah
Mohamed in the north of the camp.
The
incident was reported to the police.
25/07/2016
Five
Janjaweed militiamen assaulted and beat seven women and girls in their farms
situated in Um Qagi, which is located 15km from Tabit. Two of those assaulted,
aged 16 and 17 respectively, were furthermore alternately raped over a three
hour ordeal by the militiamen. The other five women escaped back to their
village to inform their relatives and neighbours about the ongoing attack. When
the villagers arrived to the scene the perpetrators had already fled. The two
girls were taken to a local medical facility for treatment and the incident was
reported to the police.
25/07/2016
Three
pro-government militiamen assaulted, shot, and looted the possessions of a
civilian in his home situated in Um Qagi, located 15km from Tabit. The injured
man was identified by monitors as Ahmed El-Noor, and he has since undergone
treatment at a local medical facility.
SOUTH
DARFUR
29/06/2016
A
named civilian, aged 35 years-old, raped a displaced woman inside a club in
El-Soog neighbourhood situated in Kass Town. The victim received treatment at a
local medical facility and the incident was reported to the police by the
victim’s father, prompting the perpetrator’s arrest.
The
following day the perpetrator was released without any further investigation.
In response, the victim’s father sought revenge against the perpetrator and
fired 10 shots at his person, all of which missed the target. The father has
since been arrested by the police and the perpetrator of the rape remains free.
30/06/2016
The
Sudanese Armed Forces stationed in Deribat locality indiscriminately bombarded
civilian areas in all directions using mortars and Katyusha rockets. The
bombardments killed two displaced persons named as:
- Halima
Ibrahim Ahmed, 25;
- Sadia
Hamid Suleiman, 32.
The
bombardment furthermore destroyed vast tracts of farmland, gardens, and spread
fear amongst the civilian population.
30/06/2016
Pro-government
militiamen numbering 10 persons dressed in military uniform and riding camels
committed two attacks against civilians in both South Darfur and Central
Darfur.
During
the first attack the militiamen opened fire on a displaced man by the name of
Amir Abdullah Yagoub in Nertiti causing serious injury. The victim has since
received treatment at a local medical facility.
The
same militiamen then opened fire on a civilian vehicle travelling from Tor to
Nertiti causing the injury of two persons named as:
- Al-Tayib
Yahiya Muhajir;
- Issa
Abdullah Khamis.
The
militiamen furthermore looted the vehicle. The injured persons received
treatment and the incident was reported to the police.
01/07/2016
Five
heavily armed pro-government militiamen, dressed in military uniform and riding
camels, raped two minors in Tritir village, which is located 3km south-west of
Tanjar Dam.
One
woman and two minors, aged 14, 17 and 25 respectively, were collecting firewood
outside of the village when they were attacked by the militiamen. One of the
women, aged 25, was able to flee the perpetrators and she ran towards the
village on order to alert the others. The minors, aged 14 and 17, were caught
and then raped. They were later found by local villagers severely injured on
the road between Tritir village and Tanjar Dam. The victims received treatment
at the local hospital and the incident was reported to the police.
01/07/2016
The
Sudanese Armed Forces bombarded the outskirts of Kagaro village leading to the
death of two 5 year-old twin brothers in their farm located 5km west of Funga
Al-Garia. The boys were named as:
- Hassan
Hamed Salih, 5;
- Hussein
Hamid Salih, 5.
01/07/2016
Seven
pro-government militiamen, dressed in military uniform and riding camels,
abducted a 35 year-old displaced man named Yahiya Salih from his farm situated
7km away from Mashru Abu Zayd.
The
militiamen fired into the air and assaulted the man before taking him to an
unknown destination.
04/07/2016
Three
Janjaweed militiamen dressed in military uniform and walking on foot raped a 27
year-old woman from the Tha’alba ethnic group as she was on her way to her farm
from her home in Al-Gardood village, situated 25km east of Kass locality.
The
victim was raped multiple times by the three militiamen before they left the
scene. The woman was found by farmers who took her to her home where she was
then taken to the hospital for treatment.
05/07/2016
Three
Janjaweed militiamen dressed in military uniform and riding camels assaulted
and raped a 26 year-old displaced woman in her farm situated in Jamizuh
Kawmura, which is located 15km from Kass.
The
victim was raped multiple time over a three hour period from 10:00 until 13:00.
She was found by villagers and was then taken to a local hospital for
treatment. The incident has been reported to the police.
10/07/2016
Five
Janjaweed militiamen dressed in military uniform and riding camels assaulted
and raped a 40 year-old woman from the Fur ethnic group in Kasunqi village, located
a few kilometres west of Kass. The victim was found by her relatives and taken
to a local hospital for treatment before being transferred to another medical
facility due to her deteriorating condition. The victim died as a result of the
injuries she sustained in the attack.
11/07/2016
Three
Janjaweed militiamen, dressed in military uniform and riding camels, opened
fire and injured a 30 year-old displaced woman and her 9 year-old daughter in
their farm situated 1km from Nertiti. The militiamen arrived firing their
weapons into the air and threatening to rape both the mother and daughter. When
they attempted to rape the mother she resisted leading the militiamen to open
fire. The mother was shot in her right leg. During the same incident the 9
year-old daughter was shot in the back. The militiamen looted the family’s
donkey and other possessions before leaving.
The
victims were found by neighbours after they heard the gunshots and were taken
to the local hospital for treatment.
14/07/2016
Members
of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) looted several stores in the market in
Manawashi prompting a short exchange of gunfire between the RSF and the guards
paid to protect the market.
Some
500 RSF militiamen left Nyala at 09:00 towards Rokoro in Jebel Marra. On their
way they stopped at Manawashi town aboard a large number of Land Cruisers
heavily laden with armaments. A number of RSF militiamen proceeded to the
market to fetch cigarettes though they refused to pay the trader, instead
beating him when he asked for money. It was at this point a Lieutenant
permitted the RSF members to loot the market, though once traders heard about
the plans they closed their shops and informed the Commander of the army who
instructed the RSF back to their Headquarters.
However,
later that evening members of the militia returned to the market and begun
looting. This led to a firefight between the RSF members and the guards
protecting the market, prompting the RSF members to eventually retreat back to
their Headquarters with the goods they had already stolen.
The
next day the RSF left Manawashi to continue their journey to Rokoro under the
protection of two helicopters. Following their departure, a number of shopkeepers
approached the Commander of the army to lodge complaints about looting. The
Commander failed to take any action and simply noted to the traders that the
RSF had left the town.
15/07/2016
The
National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) detained four teachers from
Kass IDP camps without charge. This prompted peaceful protests by displaced
persons who demanded their release. The detained teachers have been identified
by monitors as:
- Muhyiddin
El Tijani, 35, teacher at Arli camp school;
- El
Taj Mohamed, 33, Al-Jnobyah camp school;
- Sheikh
Ahmed Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, 40, Shataya camp school;
- Hussein
Abakar Ahmed, 32, Kuruli camp school.
17/07/2016
A
Janjaweed militia made up of Fallata ethnic militiamen numbering some 50
persons dressed in military uniform and riding camels and horses, as well as
one technical vehicle, attacked displaced farmers in Assalaya village leading
to the death of four people and the injury of three. Assalaya village is
situated 10km west of Gereida locality.
The
farmers were returning to their villages from IDP camps in order to tend to
their fields when the Fallata militia opened fire. Monitors confirmed the
following casualties:
Killed:
- Makiya
Mohamed Yahya, 25;
- Al-Khair
Abakar Adam, 35;
- Yahya
Mohamed Yahya, 20;
- Al-Haji
Mohamed Ibrahim Ali, 55.
Injured:
- Abakar
Adam, 40;
- Abdullah
Dodien Mohamed, 35;
- Daoud
Abdullah Dodien, 20.
The
injured were treated at a local hospital.
18/07/2016
A
member of the Sudanese Armed Forces assaulted and raped a 12 year-old girl from
the Fur ethnic group in Showa IDP camp. The perpetrator abducted the victim as
she left the confines of the camp and proceeded to rape her. The cries of the
victim were heard by some youth within the camp who ran to the source, only for
the soldier to threaten them with his gun before fleeing the scene.
The
victim was taken to the local hospital for treatment and the incident was
reported to the police.
18/07/2016
Members
of the Rapid Support Forces randomly opened fire in Deribat resulting in the
death of a mother and her 12 year-old son. The militiamen furthermore assaulted
a number of civilians on their farms. Monitors identified the deceased as:
- Shadia
Haroun Ibrahim, 32, Fur;
- Bahar
El-Dien Salih Hamid, 13, Fur.
Following
the attacks, a number of families fled in different directions. Some fled
toward west Jebel Marra whilst others fled towards Tabit. The incident was
reported to the police in Tabit, though they informed that they were unable to
do anything.
22/07/2016
Four
Janjaweed militiamen, dressed in military uniform and riding on the back of
camels, assaulted and raped an 18 year-old woman in Kaja village, located 10km
south of Kutur.
The
victim was assaulted as she left her home to collect water from the nearby
valley. The 18-year old was raped alternately by the four militiamen until she
lost consciousness. She was later found by her family and taken for treatment
at a local medical facility. The incident has since been reported to the
police.
24-25/07/2016
The
Sudanese Air Force bombarded four villages over a two day period. The villages
of Kura, Tarwadi, Taiba and Garlanj Banj, situated south of Jebel Marra and
some 25km from Kass, were bombed utilising an estimated number of 30 barrel
bombs.
In
Garlanj Banj village, two children were killed and one woman was severely
injured during the bombardments, which also destroyed four houses and the Sronq
Grand Mosque. Monitors note that there were further injuries, though they were
unable to identify exact numbers or to identify the persons injured. The
following casualties were reported:
Killed:
- Ayoub
Hussein, 12;
- Qamar
Al-Din Haroun, 8.
Injured:
- Hawa
Abkar, 30.
25/07/2016
Janjaweed
militiamen from the Fallata ethnic group numbering 10 persons killed one
civilian and injured another in Munjarni village. The civilians were shot
following an altercation over land rights. The militiamen claimed the land
farmed by displaced persons for themselves and their livestock. Monitors
identified the following casualties:
Killed:
- Yahya
Mohamed Abkar, 30.
Injured:
- Adel
Mogamed Abkar, 25.
The
injured civilian received treatment at a local medical facility.
26-28/07/2016
The
Sudanese Air Force bombarded five villages over a three day period located to
the south-east of Jebel Marra. During the aerial bombardment of Kali, Njama,
Torintawra, Torintinga, and Turnjy, some 37 barrel bombs were used. The attacks
killed 75 year-old Sheikh Abdul Shakoor Ahmed Issa and destroyed many homes in
Turnjy village.
30/07/2016
Four
pro-government militiamen raped a 29 year-old displaced woman as she made her
way to her farm in Jamiza Kawmura village, located 15km north of Kass.
The
militiamen fired into the air upon seeing the victim and threatened her to stop.
She was then alternatively raped by the four militiamen, following which she
was beaten with sticks until she lost consciousness. The 29 year-old woman was
later found by villagers and taken to a local medical facility. The incident
was reported to the police.
31/07/2016
Pro-government
militiamen numbering 13 persons attacked farmers in the villages of Naqe
Al-Aqarib, Hashabah and Abuddus, located 20km west of Gereida. As a result of
the attack one person was killed and seven injured. The latter received
treatment at a medical facility. Monitors identified the following casualties:
Killed:
- El-Fadel
Mohamed Ali, 35.
Injured:
- Adam
Suliman Sahrawi, 30;
- Mohamed
Saleh Adam, 37;
- Adam
El Toum, 25;
- Ali
Umbda, 40;
- Musa
Yagob, 38;
- Ibrahim
Hassan Mogdam, 45;
- Mohamed
Hassan, 22.
CENTRAL
DARFUR
02/07/2016
Members
of the Rapid Support Forces opened fire on two civilians at a checkpoint
situated on the outskirts of Rokoro. Al-Baqir Omer Hamid, a 35 year-old Fur,
was killed instantly, whilst Yahia Suleiman Ahmed, a 25 year-old Fur, was
injured and taken to an unknown location by the militia.
The
two men left their homes in Logi village situated 7km to the east of Rokoro in
order to attend the Rokoro market.
06/07/2016
Janjaweed
militiamen belonging to the Al-Shgirab ethnic group attacked Hasahisa IDP camp
located 3km to the south of their encampment. In what appears to be an
unmotivated attack, the militiamen opened fire on the northern side of the camp
leading to the injury of two displaced men.
Youth
from the camp were able to apprehend one of the Janjaweed perpetrators, though
he was released under guarantee of his uncle who then allowed him to escape.
Monitors identified the injured persons as:
- Mohamed
Abdelkareem Abo, 65, Fur;
- Mutasim,
member of the Civil Defence Police.
07/07/2016
A
group of Janjaweed militiamen opened fire in Mukjar IDP camp leading to the
injury of two persons. The reason behind the shooting is unknown. Monitors
identified the following as injured:
- Abdelrahman
Ahmed;
- Siddig
Daoud Ibrahim.
10/07/2016
Members
of the Sudan Liberation Army – Abdel Wahid faction (SLA-AW) led by Commander
El-Amin Toro looted livestock belonging to the Nuweiba ethnic group situated in
Wadi Toro. As a result of the theft of their livestock the Nuweiba members
gathered and entered Kodi village, located 15km east of Nertiti and abducted
six people, mostly secondary school students, from the village. They then
threatened that the six people will only be released once the livestock had
been returned to them. The abducted civilians are named as:
- Ahmed
Abdelmanan, secondary school student;
- Ayoub
Musa Ibrahim, secondary school student;
- Faki
Al-Tour, Imam;
- Abass
Mogamed, secondary school student;
- Mohamed
Ibrahim Sunjok, secondary school student;
- Adam
Ali El-Tahir, secondary school student.
10/07/2016
Two
Janjaweed militiamen raped a 12 year-old girl and assaulted two women, aged 26
and 31 respectively, in their farms situated in Nertiti locality.
11/07/2016
Janjaweed
militiamen kidnapped Abakar Mohamed Ahmed Taj El-Din and took him to an unknown
destination. The victim is a 45 year-old member of the Fur ethnic group and is
the Sheikh of the Alaomda district in Nertiti locality.
12/07/2016
Seven
Janjaweed militiamen under the command and control structure of Commander Hamid
Ali assaulted an unspecified number of women and girls from the Fur ethnic
group in Salo village, which is located in Rokoro locality.
The
women and girls had left their homes to collect firewood when they were
attacked by the militiamen. Most of them were able to escape, however, two,
aged 16 and 18 respectively, were captured and subsequently raped.
The
women who escaped returned to their homes and informed the local Popular
Defence Forces (PDF) of the ongoing attack. The PDF mobilised alongside the
villagers to attend the scene of the incident where they clashed with the
militiamen. Three persons died in the resultant firefight.
13/07/2016
Janjaweed
militiamen killed Bahar El-Din Adam Abdelgadir and looted his motorcycle during
an unprovoked attack. The victim was a 22 year-old member of the Fur ethnic
group and was a resident of Delaig IDP camp, located in Garsila locality.
14/07/2016
Pro-government
militiamen numbering 20 persons dressed in military uniform and riding aboard
motorcycles attacked Al-Hamidia IDP camp. They arrived into the camp and fired
heavily into the air in order to terrorise the civilians. The attack led to the
injury of a civilian, named as Khadija Sulieman, who was assaulted inside her
home. She has since received treatment from a local hospital.
15/07/2016
A
Janjaweed militia made up of Nuweiba militiamen, led by Comander Isa Musa,
threatened farmers in the areas of Wadi Afo, Wadi Malko and Wadi Barnor to pay
a fee of 50 SDG per acre in protection money to the militias in order to be
allowed to continue farming. The farms are located 2km south of Nertiti and the
money was considered payment for freeing the land from the armed opposition
forces.
The
farmers complained to the Mayor of Nertiti locality. The Mayor took no action.
22/07/2016
A
16 year-old boy was wounded in the head by a stray bullet during a wedding
ceremony held at the home of Haj Khadam Mohamed Abdelkareem, the leader of a
Janjaweed militia in Central Darfur. The wedding was attended by a large number
of Janjaweed militiamen who fired into the air in celebration. One of the bullets
hit Mansour Arbab Hussein, a 16-year old Fur civilian and resident of
Al-Hasahisa IDP camp, causing serious injury. The victim received treatment at
a local medical facility before being transferred to Khartoum for further
treatment.
26/07/2016
Janjaweed
militiamen under the command and control structure of Fadul Al-Nagi opened fire
in Fanci village, located 39km north of Zalingei, resulting in the death of a
six year-old child named Omer Ishag Haroun from the Fur ethnic group.
The
militiamen left the village to head towards Yakdola village.
31/07/2016
The
National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) arrested civilians from
camps in Nertiti following their meeting with Donald Booth, the United States
Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan. Though the meetings were held inside
the offices of UNAMID, the following were arrested as identified by monitors:
- Siddig
Adam;
- Abdulkarim
Adam Abdulkarim;
- Nasreldin
Yusuf Abdulrahman;
- Ahmed
Tijabi Abduljabbar;
- Adam
Mohamed Ali;
- Adam
Hamid Adam;
- El-Rasheed
Mohamed Issa.
WEST
DARFUR
14/07/2016
The
police arrested Yousuf Mohamed Abakar Yahia, a religious scholar, from his home
in the Al-Shati neighbourhood of El-Geneina during a discussion on the
teachings of the Quran.
The
scholar was arrested following his criticism of the West Darfur state
government and the Border Guards. In particular, he had commented that he held
the government accountable for the recent attacks against civilians in Azernai,
Um-Tajok, and Mouli, and noted the government had not taken any action in
prosecuting those responsible.
Following
the investigation, the scholar was put in solitary confinement for three hours
before being released on bail. He was then informed that a complaint had been
lodged against him by the Commander of the Border Guards, Lieutenant-Colonel
Musab Am Bilou under Article 160 of the 1991 Sudanese Criminal Act.
On
the 17th July, Yousuf Mohamed Abakar Yahia was called in by the police and
arrested. He was first detained in Ardamta prison before being moved to Al-Huda
in Omdurman. Upon his arrival to Omdurman the scholar was told by the prison’s
Director that he had been sentenced to one years’ imprisonment and exile from
El-Geneina. The decision had been taken by the West Darfur Governor in
accordance with the Emergency Law enabling him to prosecute those responsible
for causing insecurity.
BLUE
NILE
01/07/2016
Members
of the SPLM-N attacked shepherds in the village of Wad Abok, situated in Bao
locality. The SPLM-N forces looted some 3,000 sheep from El-Daw Alaajab
Al-Sheikh having detained him inside his own home.
09/07/2016
The
Sudanese Air Force dropped 10 explosive bombs on Amora area, located in Gissan
locality. The bombardment resulted in the death of 23 sheep and 14 cows.
20/07/2016
Members
of the SPLM-N attacked Ashra village, which is located in Gissan locality,
looting 12 donkeys.
22/07/2016
An
SPLM-N force attacked civilians belonging to the Fallata ethnic group in Silk
village, which is located in Bao locality. The attack resulted in the death of
eight civilians, the looting of some 700 sheep and the destruction of civilian
infrastructure and crops. The deceased civilians, three men, three women and
two children, were brought to Demazin hospital and handed over to relatives.
Silk
village was previously inhabited by members of the Ingessenna ethnic group,
however they were forcibly displaced from their homes as a result of their
perceived allegiance to the SPLM-N.
SOUTH
KORDOFAN
17/08/2016
Three
policemen assaulted and raped three women working as tea ladies in the Torog
neighbourhood of Dilling.
The
women were raped as they returned to their homes following work at
approximately 00:00. They were stopped by the policemen who demanded to know
what they were doing. Following which the women were subsequently raped. The
women awoke shortly after losing consciousness and returned to their homes. The
incident was not reported to the police.
KHARTOUM
01/07/2016
The
Press and Publications council prevented the publishing of Al-Jareeda newspaper
for one day as punishment following a complaint lodged against the newspaper by
the Ministry of Water Resources, Irrigation and Electricity.
The
complaint was made on the 17th May 2016 following an article published on the
2nd May 2016 in the column “Behind the News”, which included language that
damaged the reputation of the Ministry.
04/07/2016
Officials
from the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) confiscated printed
copies of Al-Jareeda newspaper at the printing press without providing any
explanation.
09/07/2016
The
Press and Publications Court continued proceedings in the trial of journalist
Al-Hodibi Yassin relating to an article he wrote concerning the sale of Ismail
Al-Azhari’s home, the first leader of the independent Sudan.
It
is expected that the court will hear from defence witnesses next month on the
10th August. The case has been open for more than a year.
10/07/2016
The
Press and Publications Court opened investigations against the journalist Suad
Al-Khidir following a complaint made by the Omdurman locality Governor. The
article, published in Al-Jareeda newspaper on the 18th June 2016, discussed
corruption in the Omdurman locality.
20/07/2016
The
National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) prevented a seminar
organised by the Sudanese Shadow Government at Tayba press venue on the launch
of the Republic of Sudan’s Shadow Government budget
20/07/2016
The
National Intelligence and Security Services prevented a political seminar
organised by the Reform Now Movement (RNM) focussed on the attempted coup in
Turkey. The seminar was prevented as the RNM did not have legal permission to
convene such a seminar.
21/07/2016
The
National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) confiscated the printed
copies of Al-Jareeda newspaper and Al-Tagheer newspaper from the printing press
without providing any explanation.
21/07/2016
The
Sudanese National Council for Press and Publications issued a decree to suspend
the publication of Al-Jareeda newspaper for three days. The implementation of
this decree was to occur within 48 hours of the receipt of the notice.
This
decision was made on the 19th July in accordance with the Press and
Publications Act of 2009. The Committee opened investigations against the
newspaper when they were alerted to an announcement in contained within the
paper that supported the position of the students and graduates of the
University of Khartoum against the selling of the university’s premises to
foreign investors.
In
a letter sent to the newspaper, the Committee listed a number of legal
violations conducted by Al-Jareeda newspaper. This was in addition to comments
that the newspaper had neglected its national responsibility and that it had
acted without honesty and integrity. They further noted the Editor-in-Chief,
Ashraf Abdelaziz, failed to arrive on time to a meeting on the 19th July.
Additionally, the Committee argued that Ashraf Abdelaziz had failed to deliver
the documents detailing the identities of the actors involved in the
announcement.
Ashraf
Abdelaziz responded stating that he had arrived at the meeting following its
conclusion and in response he had provided a written apology explaining the
reasons for his delayed arrival. It is noteworthy that in all similar cases the
apology had been accepted and that another date had been selected for the
Defendant to put their case forward.
23/07/2016
Riot
police used excessive force during a raid in El Mahas Club resulting in a
number of injuries and the arrest of 16 persons.
An
estimated 60 riot police on board armoured vehicles raided El Mahas club in
Khartoum, which was hosting a membership event at the time. The police locked
the doors before firing tear gas into the building. They then stormed into the
premises beating civilians with sticks and batons before arresting 16 people.
Monitors identified the following detained civilians:
- Imad
El-Dien Merghani Saed Ahmed, Lawer, Director;
- Ramzi
Mohamed Fagiri, Engineer, General Secretary;
- Alam
Al-Din Mohamed Hamid, Media Secretary;
- Moneim
Awad, 47, Culture Secretary, sustained serious injuries and he was taken
to Ibrahim Malik hospital;
- Mahmoud
Soraj, 37, Deputy Financial Secretary, member of the police so transferred
to police special courts;
- Samir
Fadul, 62, member, beaten and injured;
- Amir
Salih, 67, Assistant of the Director;
- Amjad
Mohamed Ahmed Potros, 28;
- Sayed
Ahmed Abdul Jalil, 34;
- Akram
Mohamed Oshe, 32;
- Rasheed
Abu Shusha, 49;
- Saber
Abu Shusha;
- Nasir
Cohein, 48;
- Mohamed
Shams-Elela, 26;
- Saddam
Abdulmutallab Sadig, 25;
- Salman
Mohamed Salman.
All
detainees remained in Khartoum police station from 19:00 until 03:00. The
police then released 13 of the detainees. Two of which were released
unconditionally, whilst the other 11 were released by regular surety after they
were charged with article 68 and 69 of the Sudanese Criminal Act (disturbance
and breaching public peace) without specifying an exact date for their trial.
The following three individuals were then given a court date for the 1st August
2016:
- Ramzi
Mohamed Fagiri;
- Samir
Fadul;
- Sayed
Ahmed Abdul Jalil.
26/07/2016
The
National Intelligence and Security Services called Hassan Faroug, a sports
journalist and presenter of “Extra Time” at HALA Radio 96FM, in for questioning
following a radio show he broadcast discussing the Sudanese Football Federation
elections and alleged government interference.
27/07/2016
The
National Intelligence and Security Services confiscated the printed editions of
Al-Sayha newspaper and Al-Tagheer newspaper without providing any explanation.
28-29/07/2016
The
National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) confiscated printed editions
of Akhir Lahza newspaper at the printing press on consecutive days without
providing any explanation.
GEDAREF
9-10/07/2016
Police
arrested a number of civilians in Al-Tadamon neighbourhood of Gedaref city
following a peaceful demonstration on the 9th July protesting against the lack
of government support following the destruction of homes due to flooding.
The
following day police arrested a number of persons, detaining them for three
days before fining each person 500 SDG. They further refused to allow family
members access during their detention.
1
National Intelligence and Security Services (12); Police (5); Sudanese Air
Force (4); Press and Publications Court/Committee (4); Rapid Support Forces
(4); Sudanese Armed Forces (3).
2
Militias that SUDO monitors have thus far been unable to define.
They may be paramilitary forces controlled directly by the Government, such as
the Rapid Support Forces, or they may have a more irregular relationship with
the Government, for example similar to various Janjaweed militias. The pattern
and nature of the attacks lead SUDO monitors, victims and eyewitnesses to
conclude that they are Government affiliated in some form, though not
necessarily directly orchestrated by the Government.
3
SPLM-N (3); SLA-AW (1).
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