January 15, 2025 (PORT SUDAN) – The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan Clementine Nkweta-Salami has expressed concern over reports of recent attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the top UN official said retaliatory attacks on civilians due to their alleged affiliation or ethnicity, raises concerns about flagrant violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. “I strongly denounce any form of violence against civilians,” she said, adding “Civilians should be protected in armed conflict. Reprisals and acts of violence against civilian populations and civilian objects are prohibited by international humanitarian law.” Nkweta-Salami also expressed concerns over reports indicating significant civilian casualties, destruction of property and further displacement of vulnerable people due to continued shelling and aerial attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in many parts of the war-hit country. Such incidences, according to the statement, have been reported in western Omdurman in Khartoum State, Merowe in Northern State, Atbara in River Nile State as well as the Darfur region. “The ongoing violence across Sudan continues to cause immense suffering. We must act now to stop the bloodshed and protect civilians,” noted Nkweta-Salami. The top UN official, however, reiterated …
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