UN says dozens of civilians killed in Darfur in renewed violence
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA)- The United Nations on Saturday expressed deep concern following unrest in the Darfur region of Western Sudan that left “tens of people” dead and drove a huge number out of their homes.
Volker Perthes, UN Secretary General's Special Representative to Sudan, has pointed out in a statement that over the past week, the United Nations has received reports of violent incidents in and around Jebel Moon in West Darfur.
This has included the burning of villages and the unfortunate death of tens of Sudanese, representing another alarming sign of the increasing instability in Sudan.
The statement stressed that the Special Representative of the Secretary General is “deeply concerned about the situation and calls on Sudanese authorities to work actively to restore stability in the region and urges all parties to act with restraint in order to prevent further violence”.
The release said that these events in Darfur are taking place while violence in Khartoum continues, including the deaths of two protestors during last Thursday's demonstration, and ongoing excessive force against protestors.
“Violence must stop all over Sudan, and those responsible must be held accountable,” Mr. Perthes underlined.
He called on all parties to work towards the implementation of the National Plan on Civilian Protection which the UN supports, and to seek a common path towards the respect for human rights, long-lasting peace, democracy and stability in Sudan.
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