The Darfur Bar Association (DBA) reports that more than 10 lawyers and human rights defenders have been killed in Nyala, capital of South Darfur, within a month and a half. ‘Armed militias’ are deliberately targeting and storming the homes of lawyers and human rights defenders, they say.
The Darfur Bar Association reported that more than 10 lawyers and human rights defenders were killed in Nyala, South #Darfur, within a month and a half. Armed militias are deliberately targeting and storming the homes of lawyers.#Sudan #KeepEyesOnDarfurhttps://t.co/2uRXHu6gKu
— Radio Dabanga (@RadioDabanga) September 4, 2023
The DBA is deeply concerned about the growing phenomenon of militias killing, robbing, and intimidating lawyers and human rights defenders in Nyala.
Human rights defender Tamid Ahmed Khamis Rayan, a lawyer in Benyala, was killed last week inside his home in the El Wahda neighbourhood while resisting an armed group that stormed his house, the DBA explained.
10+ Lawyers Targeted and Killed in South Darfur @Radiodabanga: https://t.co/y8KgKyYsGc #Sudan pic.twitter.com/yRxbdzQmDP
— allAfrica.com (@allafrica) September 4, 2023
Another young man, Ali El Hadi Ali Adam, was killed by an armed militia in the El Wadi neighbourhood in east Nyala. Members of the armed militia also wounded Mohamed Hassan Rahma.
Many others faced similar threats.
Khadir AbdelMajid, a close and loyal friend. killed yesterday result of shells and shrapnel #alGeneina. Khadir founder of Afkar NGO- translated to English as IDEAS. Akhidir is not staff in @Int_IDEA.Khidr is a well-known lawyer in #Darfur, engaged extensively n IDEA activities pic.twitter.com/JK5RLu6tH9
— Sami Abdel-Halim Saeed (@SamiSaeed121) June 11, 2023
Communications through the Sudani network service were restored on Saturday.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been apporached for comment.
Sudan: Darfur Bar Association: 10+ lawyers targeted and killed in South Darfur
