SUDAN POLITICAL ALERT: UN - Sudan urged to step up protection, restore peace, following West Darfur violence

3/1/2020: UN - Sudan urged to step up protection, restore peace, following West Darfur violence

UN chief António Guterres called on Sudanese authorities to “swiftly” investigate violence in West Darfur, hold the perpetrators to account, “redouble their efforts to provide a secure environment” in Darfur. Guterres further stressed the need to find peaceful and durable solutions to the situation in Darfur that address the key drivers of conflict.

The United Nations-African Union Joint Mission In Darfur (UNAMID) acknowledged government to contain the situation, but called upon relevant government authorities to maximize their efforts to establish a protective environment and restore peace and order in and around the greater El Geneina community.