US condemns SPLM-N attack on civilians in South Kordofan
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July 5, 2015 (KHARTOUM) - The Embassy of the United States of America
(USA) in Khartoum condemned a deadly attack on civilians in South
Kordofan state last month by the fighters of the rebel Sudan People’s
Liberation Movement - North (SPLM-N).
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A SPLM-N fighter stands near Gos village in the rebel-held territory
of the Nuba Mountains in South Kordofan on 1 May 2012 (Photo: Reuters)
’’We note with grave concern reports that on June 25 the Sudan
People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) attacked against civilians
in gold mining areas near the town of Talodi, in Southern Kordofan
state,’’ said the embassy in a statement extended to Sudan Tribune on
Sunday.
The attacks killed dozens of people and injured roughly 100 others as
they gathered for morning prayers to begin their day of Ramadan
fasting said the statement.
"The targeting of civilians is a violation of international humanitarian law".
Fighting erupted between the Sudanese army and the SPLM-N fighters
since June 2011.
Despite the efforts of the African Union mediation panel to end the
conflict, the two parties failed to seal a cessation of hostilities
agreement and to negotiate a peace agreement.
They also failed to implement an agreement aiming to allow
humanitarian access to civilians in the rebel held areas brokered by
the UN agencies, African Union and Arab League.
"We urge the SPLM-N, all other armed groups, and the Government of
Sudan to cease hostilities, to respect their obligations under
international humanitarian law, in particular with regard to the
protection of civilians, and to ensure safe, timely, and unhindered
access for aid organizations," said the embassy.
The statement further urged the government and opposition groups to
negotiate a peaceful settlement stressing that there is no military
solution to the conflicts in Sudan.
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