26th May 2017
URGENT ACTION
SHOOTING AND ARREST OF HAFIZ MUSA ALNOUR IN DILLING, SUDAN
On 6 th May 2017, Hafiz Musa Alnour was shot on his leg and arrested by Sudan
Armed Forces (SAF) in Dilling/ Sudan. He was taken to MI custody but, the
reason for his arrest is not known yet. He is denied treatment and family
visits. This has created fear about his health status. Hafiz Musa Alnour, 25
years old, farmer, married and father of a one month baby. He lives in Kalendi
village near Kurgul of South Kordufan about 50 km south Dilling town. Hafiz was
in Dilling town visiting a sick relative at Dilling hospital. As he was leaving
town with his motorbike, he stopped at the check point where he was instantly
shot on his right leg and fell down. Without delay, five SAF soldiers put him
on their pickup vehicle and drove to their military base. The family was
informed by eye witnesses and they went to the military base for inquiry. The
soldiers confirmed to the family about his arrest but, denied them
access/visit. HUDO Centre got reliable information from credible source that
Hafiz has not received any kind of treatment, which is raised the concern about
his life/health. HUDO Centre call on Sudan government
· To allow immediate health
care and family visit for Hafiz.
· To disclose the reason
behind his arrest and allow him access his lawyers.
· To ensure his immediate
unconditional release or run a legal procedure if found guilt
· To carry out
investigations about Hafiz case, make findings public and holding accountable
those responsible.
· To stop harassing
civilians.
HUDO Centre 2 More information
In Dilling town the security authorities (NISS and MI) put a lot of monitoring
on peoples’ movement. The security mainly suspects people from Dilling
peripheries using motorbikes and they accuse them of supplying SPLA-N. For this
reason, many people are arrested and tortured. HUDO Centre frequently receives
field reports about such kind of arrest.