Sudan NGOs Forum, Abyei Conflict Press Release

Sudan NGOs Forum
Abyei Conflict Press release

Sudan NGOs Forum, is following with great concern the unfortunate conflicts and battles that are taking place in the demilitarized zone of Abyei, within the ten line. Which led to the deaths, injuries and the displacement of thousands of citizens. These disputes that exceeded three days. Light and heavy weapons were used, as well as four-wheel drive vehicles.
These military operations which taking place in the demilitarized zone of Abyei, in accordance with United Nations resolutions, are a very dangerous development. The lives of civilians have been exposed to multiple risks in light of the intense debate and even the lack of basic life-saving services in the area.
These conflicts in the Abyei area led to the killing of 18 people and of wounded 30, according to the latest statistics from the Misseriya. It also led to the killing of 15 people and the wounding of 14 other from Dinka Nouk. And among those victims as a result of these long-running conflicts, a number of children and women.
Abyei is considered a demilitarized zone and should be so Based on the Security Council and United Nations resolutions. The presence and availability of such weapons is a matter of concern and raises important questions in light of the presence of the Ethiopian UN peacekeeping Mission forces. The main concern and questions center around the importance of protecting civilians, especially women and children. So we requesting UNISFA to intervene to resolve the security breaches in the region forcefully and decisively, so that the citizen can enjoy security and safety.
Sudan NGOs Forum, call on the United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations to intervene urgently so as to provide aid and necessary humanitarian assistance to the victims, especially Abyei Area is suffering from an acute shortage of humanitarian assistance and basic services in general, the most important of which are health, water, protection and others.
Sudan NGOs Forum, condemn this barbaric behavior that led to the loss of lives and left a number of victims, especially women and children.
Sudan NGOs Forum, United Nation Interim Force for Abyei UNISFA, to intervene firmly and forcefully to set things right, track down those involved in these crimes, and bring them to a fair trial in order to achieve justice and redress for the families of the victims.
Sudan NGOs Forum, call on the Government of Sudan and the Government of South Sudan to work together and out their differences side for peace in the region, to promote the values ​​of peaceful coexistence and integration among citizens so that such atrocities are not repeated again.
Sudan NGOs Forum, call on the both conflicting parties, Abyei Area desires to rule the voice of justices and peace, give priority to the higher interest of the two communities interest, and work together to stop this bleeding and raise the voice of peace instead of war. Sudan NGOs Forum, through the organizations operating in the region, are fully prepared to work with everyone to promote peaceful coexistence and social peace in a way that preserves rights and builds trust among all parties.
Sudan NGOs Forum, call on the Abyei Community Peace Committees from the two sides to work together to cut the road for the merchants of war and crises and the vampires for the benefit and the best of interest of your community.
Sudan NGOs Forum, calls on everyone to work together to stop this fighting as soon as possible, and SNGOsF is in contact with the organizations working in the Abyei to determine priorities for providing assistance to the affected people.
Ismael Hagana
Secretary General
Sudan NGOs Forum
14 April 2022