Security forces arrest leader in Al Salaam Camp, Darfur

03/11/2010 14:14

Security authorities yesterday arrested a leader in Al Salaam Camp in North Darfur. The omda Mohamed Taban Dai El Nur was taken yesterday from the camp to an unknown location.In Darfur omda is a title of higher rank than sheikh. It is sometimes translated as “mayor.”Witnesses said that the omda was arrested by six uniformed people. He had been busy distributing relief supplies to residents in the part of the camp were he lives.

Security authorities yesterday arrested a leader in Al Salaam Camp in North Darfur. The omda Mohamed Taban Dai El Nur was taken yesterday from the camp to an unknown location.

In Darfur omda is a title of higher rank than sheikh. It is sometimes translated as “mayor.”

Witnesses said that the omda was arrested by six uniformed people. He had been busy distributing relief supplies to residents in the part of the camp were he lives.