Sudanese Journalists Syndicate condemns Army violations against civilians in Nyala
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate condemned the serious violations committed against civilians in Nyala, South Darfur, and denounced the airstrikes launched by the Army on the cities of Nyala and Balil on Saturday, November 9th, which led to the death of dozens of civilians, according to a statement issued by the Darfur Bar Association.
In a statement, the Syndicate expressed its categorical rejection of all forms of violence and targeting of civilians, considering these crimes a violation of humanitarian principles and international laws, including the Geneva Conventions and International Humanitarian Law.
The Syndicate demanded an immediate and unconditional cessation of military operations, calling on both parties to the conflict to uphold the International Humanitarian Law, which prohibits targeting civilians.
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate also called on the international community to assume its responsibilities by pressuring the parties to the conflict, in addition to putting forth efforts to restore communications and internet services in the affected areas to end the media blackout that hinders the disclosure of the true extent of the violations.
The Syndicate reaffirmed its full solidarity with the victims of the recent events in Nyala and their families, calling on international human rights organizations to aid the victims and provide them with the necessary support.
In a similar context, the Journalists Syndicate urged the international media to shed light on the crimes committed against civilians in Sudan, and called on the Sudanese and independent media to document these crimes and convey the truth in order to protect the rights of the Sudanese people.
The Syndicate concluded its statement by renewing its stance, rejecting war and supporting peace, unity and democratic civil transformation, stressing the need to form a unified national front to stop the violence and establish peace as the only means to protect the country and spare it from deteriorating into further division.
