HUDO Centre No.: H.K/PS/05/022
20th January 2022
PRESS STATEMENT
RSF SOLDIERS INVADED ZALAT-MAGDOD GOLD MINE, SUDAN
On 10th January 2022, a group of RSF armed soldiers riding motorbikes attacked
Zalat-Magdod goldmine in Abu-Jibaiha and looted civilians and shops merchandise
in the goldmine market. The case was reported to Abu-Jibaiha police but the
police did not investigate further. On 10th January 2022, a group of fifteen
(15) armed soldiers dressed in Rapid Support Force (RSF) uniform came riding
motorbikes and invaded Zalat-Magdod goldmine market. They harassed civilians in
the market, looted shops (goods), money and peoples’ smart phones on gun point.
This case was reported to Abu-Jibaiha police but the police did not respond.
Zalat-Magdod gold mine is about 20 km southwest Abu-Jibaiha town/ capital of
Abu-Jibaiha locality of South Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains. HUDO is very
concerned about the security situation and the safety of civilians in conflict
areas and calls upon;
· Police in South Kordufan
State/ Nuba Mountains to immediately investigate this case.
· The prosecutor in South
Kordufan/ Nuba Mountains to ensure that there is rule of law.
· The security committee in
South Kordufan state to dissolve and disarm militias and ensure the safety of
civilians.
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