The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies issued an alarming press release yesterday accusing opposition groups from Chad of attacking civilians in Darfur. ACJPS outlines a number of violent incidents over the past few weeks and calls on the Sudanese Government, United Nations and international community to ensure civilians are protected from further violence and that the attacks are fully investigated and the perpetrator held accountable.
From the release:
Chadian rebel groups which had moved into North Darfur in early November have been committing a series of attacks against the civilian population reminiscent of the tactics employed by the janjaweed militias and government forces early in the Darfur conflict. Villages have been raided, property looted, and women raped.
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The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies believes that these acts may constitute war crimes and call on the government of Sudan and relevant UN representatives to the initiate a full and thorough investigation. The perpetrators should be held accountable. At the same time, the international community should do more to ensure that civilians are protected, including ensuring full logistical and political support for the joint United Nations-African Union hybrid peacekeeping force (UNAMID) and pushing it to take robust action.
Read the full release.
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Tags: ACJPS, Chad, Darfur, Government of Sudan, Human Rights, United Nations
