HUDO Centre 1
27th November 2018
PRESS STATEMENT
(For immediate release)
KILLING OF CIVILIAN BY DRUNK SOLDIERS IN DAMAZIN/ SUDAN
On 12th November 2018, drunken SAF soldiers shot dead a civilian in Damazin
town of Blue Nile State/ Sudan for no reason. The family of the deceased was
intimidated from taking any legal procedure. On 12 ndNovember 2018 night, a
group of Sudan Arm Forces (SAF) soldiers who usually drink alcohol at Rayeh
Balak suburb in Damazin town and shoot randomly with their guns, shot Mr.
Jebrail Musa Jebrail on his head which caused his immediate death. After this
incident, this group of soldiers runs to the SAF garrison/barracks where they
have been protected. The deceased family was intimidated not to take any legal
process. The dead body was buried while the perpetrators are moving freely and
no action has been taken against them. Damazin is the capital city of Blue Nile
State. Mr. Jebrail Musa Jebrail was 48 years old, married and self[1]employed. HUDO was
informed by one of the neighbours of the deceased’s family that, the family was
forced by SAF in Damazin to accept deeya/ blood money and to keep silent. HUDO
is very concerned about the safety of civilian in conflict areas and calls
upon;
· Sudan government to
apprehend the soldiers with the Blue Nile commandant and account for Jebrail’s
life and authority misuse.
· Sudan government should
safeguard civilians’ rights of security and life.
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