Hudo Centre No. H.K/PR/32/019
Date: 15th November 2019
UPDATE ON SAF UNLAWFULLY IMPOUNDS A VEHICLE IN BLUE NILE, SUDAN
On 6th November 2019, Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers in collaboration with a
policeman arrested Mr. Muntasir Ali who was on his way to attend the court
session. He was arrested in Damazin and deported to Madinah-10 where he was
confined up to midnight. The court was adjourned to 17th November 2019. On 25th
October 2019, SAF at Singa Nabak village unlawfully confiscated a commercial
vehicle belonging to Mr. Muntasir Ali. His vehicle was impounded because he had
earlier reported the assault case against one of the soldiers who had assaulted
him. To date, the vehicle is still at the military base. He is undergoing
intimidation to withdraw the suit (court-case) against the soldier so that he
can get access to his vehicle. Mr. Muntasir insisted to follow the court/legal
process for his rights. On the date of the scheduled court session (6th Nov
2019), Muntasir was on his way to the court in Damazin; two SAF soldiers with
one policeman arrested and deported him to Madinah-10 (more than fifty
kilometers south Damazin). He was detained there up to midnight. The next day
Mr. Muntasir came back to Damazin and he was informed (after inquiry) that
because of his absence, the court
session was adjourned to 17th November 2019. HUDO is very concerned
about the situation of civilians in conflict states and calls upon;
· Sudan government to
immediately take action against Sinja Nabak’s commandant, release the vehicle
and compensate the driver.
· Sudan government to
ensure that there is rule of law and protection of rights of civilians in
conflict areas.
· Sudan government to end
the state of emergency which allowed the armed forces to act on their will. · Sudan government to
respect its international obligations towards their citizens.
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