No.: H.K/PS/08/023
24th February 2022
PRESS STATEMENT
PASSENGERS ROBBED BY ARMED PEOPLE AT ALHAMRAA, SUDAN
On 29th November 2022, two (2) armed and masked men robbed passengers at
Alhamraa. The
passengers were travelling on a commercial vehicle from Hajar-Elfoul to
Kadogli. The robbery
case was reported at Kadogli police but, police did not respond.
On 29th November 2022, four passengers were travelling on a commercial vehicle
from Hajar-Elfoul
market to Kadogli town. Two armed men putting masks on their faces obstructed
them and robbed
them of their money under gun point. One of the passengers (a trader) by name
Mr. Elderderi
Mohammed Abbaker was robbed five million Sudanese pounds (around $9000 USD).
The victims reported the incident to Kadogli police by then but police did not
take any step to investigate
up to date.
Alhamraa is a village about 20 km south Kadogli town on the way to Hajar-Elfoul
market. Kadogli is the
capital city of South Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains.
HUDO Centre 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 execute their duties
responsibly and 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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