{"id":20113286,"date":"2025-02-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dabangasudan.org\/?p=20113286"},"modified":"2025-02-04T13:20:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T12:20:20","slug":"un-s-g-condemns-summary-executions-of-civilians-in-khartoum-bahri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dabangasudan.org\/en\/all-news\/article\/un-s-g-condemns-summary-executions-of-civilians-in-khartoum-bahri","title":{"rendered":"UN S-G condemns summary executions of civilians in Khartoum Bahri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres has added his voice to a chorus of international condemnation following reports of summary executions of civilians, in Khartoum North (Bahri), allegedly by fighters and militia allied to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). St\u00e9phane Dujarric, spokesman for the secretary-general, told reporters at his daily press briefing yesterday, that Gutterres is \u201cdeeply alarmed by reports of summary executions<\/a> of civilians in Khartoum North (Bahri), allegedly by fighters and militia allied to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As reported by Radio Dabanga yesterday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker T\u00fcrk, highlighted reports of summary executions of civilians \u2013 many from Darfur or Kordofan \u2013 in seven separate incidents, allegedly by fighters and militia allied to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Khartoum North (Bahri).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his statement<\/a> T\u00fcrk confirms that \u201caccording to information verified by the UN Human Rights Office, at least 18 people, including one woman, were killed in seven separate incidents, attributed to SAF-affiliated fighters and militia since the SAF regained control of the area on 25 January. Many of the victims of these incidents, which took place in the vicinity El Jeili oil refinery<\/a>, were originally from the Darfur or Kordofan regions of Sudan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018The Secretary-General reminds all warring parties in Sudan of their obligations under international law, especially in relation to the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure\u2026\u2019<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Secretary-General reminds all warring parties in Sudan of their obligations under international law, especially in relation to the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure,\u201d spokesperson Dujarric cautions. \u201cSudanese women, Sudanese children and Sudanese men are paying the price for the continued fighting by the belligerents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Secretary-General renews his appeal for the parties to immediately cease fighting and take steps towards the lasting peace that the people of Sudan so desperately need, and so desperately demand,\u201d Dujarric says, underscoring that \u201cthe Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) continues to corroborate these ongoing developments\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dujarric continues that on the humanitarian front, in areas beyond Khartoum North, \u201cour colleagues are deeply concerned about the continued attacks on civilians by the parties to the conflict across the country\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlights the strike on a crowded market and attacks on several residential areas in Omdurman, that reportedly left at least 60 people dead and more than 150 injured<\/a>. \u201cIn recent days, civilian casualties have also been reported due to attacks in North Kordofan<\/a>, and North and South Darfur. In North Darfur\u2019s capital, El Fasher<\/a>, the civilian death toll is reportedly rising due to ongoing clashes, artillery shelling and air strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OCHA is particularly concerned and alarmed by reports of ongoing attacks on the Abu Shouk displacement camp, where, as you know, famine conditions were identified in late December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dujarric cites the statement by the Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami<\/a> over the weekend, where she condemns these indiscriminate attacks and calls for an immediate end to the bloodshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOCHA is also gravely concerned about rising cases of severe malnutrition in Khartoum State.  Local reports indicate to us more than 70 hunger-related deaths, mostly among children. In January alone, over 1,100 cases of severe malnutrition were recorded in three neighbourhoods of Omdurman, underscoring the urgent need for food assistance and for a cessation of hostilities. Malnutrition rates are especially high in areas where access restrictions have forced the closure of community kitchens that many families relied on for their survival.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dujarric reiterates the urgent need for increased funding and logistical support to sustain nutrition programmes<\/a> and community kitchens<\/a>, ensuring that the most vulnerable \u2014 especially children and older people \u2014 receive adequate food, nutrition and healthcare assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Radio Dabanga has previously approached both the SAF and the RSF for comment on these issues.<\/p>\n