US Strongly Condemns Human Rights Violations, Abuses In Sudan
Date
6/16/2023 3:03:21 AM
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, June 16 (KUNA) -- The US strongly condemned late Thursday "the ongoing human rights violations and abuses and horrific violence" in Sudan.
"The atrocities occurring today in West Darfur and other areas are an ominous reminder of the horrific events that led the United States to determine in 2004 that genocide had been committed in Darfur," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement.
He added "we specifically condemn the killing of West Darfur Governor Khamis Abbakar on June 14 after he accused the RSF and other forces of perpetrating genocide."
Miller stressed that "while the atrocities taking place in Darfur are primarily attributable to the RSF (Rapid Support Forces) and affiliated militia, both sides have been responsible for abuses."
"In Darfur, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has failed to protect civilians and has reportedly stoked conflict by encouraging mobilization of tribes," he continued.
He noted that "SAF attacks by military aircraft or drones have also impeded humanitarian efforts."
"Both sides must cease fighting in the area, control their forces and hold accountable those responsible for violence or abuses and enable delivery of desperately needed humanitarian assistance," he remarked. (end)
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