UN Security Council condemns violence in Darfur
Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The UN Security Council has condemned the intercommunal fighting in Darfur region, a week ago, that claimed the lives of hundreds of people and drove thousands out of their homes.
In a statement issued on Friday, members of the Security Council condemned the recent violence in West Darfur, Sudan, which has resulted in the killing and injury of civilians, mass displacement and attacks on healthcare facilities.
“The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured,” a press release received by PANA in Khartoum said.
The UN statement said members of the Security Council called for the immediate cessation of violence, including intercommunal violence and attacks on healthcare facilities, to allow for the resumption of humanitarian assistance.
They called for a transparent investigation of violence in Darfur to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
“The members of the Security Council recognized the efforts undertaken by the Sovereignty Council to address the situation, including the outcomes of the meeting of the National Security and Defense Council and the commitment to conduct an investigation,” the release said.
The statement said the member-states have reaffirmed the primary responsibility of state authorities to protect civilians and reiterated the international legal obligation of the authorities and armed groups to protect all civilians and civilian infrastructure.
It underlined that the members of the Security Council had also urged for accelerated implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement, including deployment of the Joint Security Keeping Force, and of the National Action Plan for Civilian Protection.
It said the Security Council members took note that the Juba Peace Agreement provided for a specific role for the United Nations in supporting the implementation of its provisions.
“The members of the Security Council acknowledged the importance of strengthening international community support for the implementation of the JPA, including through the support provided by the United Nations," it underlined.
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