Khalid Tigani: ‘Programs candidates poor’KHARTOUM (10 Mar.) - Political analyst Khalid Tigani described the programs of candidates for the presidential elections as poor. They don’t address crucial issues such as the country's unity and development. Tigani told Radio Dabanga that the programs of the candidates are just slogans and promises. Programs are not precisely defined in a way that the voter can hold the candidate accountable if they win. SAF claims control of Jebel Marra in West DarfurDERIBAT (10 Mar.) – The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced yesterday they seized control over the Jebel Marra after fighting with the Sudan Liberation Movement. Spokesperson of the SAF, Alsawarmi Khalid told in a statement the movement lost control over the region. Last week Alsawarmi denied the existence of battles between government forces and the movement in the Jebel Marra. (more...) IDPs in Kassab suffer from reduced food rationsKUTUM (9 Mar.) - Displaced persons in Kassab camp in Kutum (North Darfur) suffered from a food shortage after a reduction in the food rations allocated for them. Sabri Mahmoud Hussein, an IDP from Kassab told Radio Dabanga that living conditions in the camp have worsened and the sharp increase of food stock prices is greatly concerning the IDPs. Porters in Nyala file a suit against trade union
SAF: ‘UNAMID loss of weapons in ambush is dangerous’KHARTOUM (9 Mar.) – The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) considered the loss of arms and munitions in the UNAMID ambush as destabilizing to the security situation in the Jebel Marra area. In a press conference yesterday, the spokesperson Colonel Khalid al Sawarmi of the SAF did not clearly accuse the UNAMID of supplying the rebels with arms and equipment. (more...) Misseriya chief from West Darfur dies in KhartoumKHARTOUM (9 Mar.) – A tribal chief of the Misseriya, Abdallah al Zanussi al Habo, died in Khartoum two days ago. He was transferred to Khartoum after being injured in the armed clashes in Khor Ramla. He was leading a mediation team between the Misseriya and Nuwayba. (more...) Commissioner of Niertete denies 15 killed in Khor Ramla, West DarfurNIERTETE (9 Mar.) – Jalal Abu Basher, commissioner of Niertete denied that 15 people where killed in Khor Ramla two days ago. Abu Basher told Radio Dabanga that there is no Nuwayba chief whose name is Adam Nawar Ali who was quoted by Radio Dabanga. The source called Adam Nawar Ali had said that 15 persons where killed. Someone is using a false name, according to Abu Basher, which can cause confusion. Darfuris celebrate international women’s dayKOLONGA (9 Mar.) – Refugees from Kolonga and Farchana refugee camps in eastern Chad celebrated yesterday international women's day with the participation of NGOs working at the camps. Zahra Ishag, a refugee in Kolonga camp said the celebration embodies the determination to achieve most of the ambitions regarding work and education. (more...) Twelve injured taken to Zalingei hospitalZALINGEI (9 Mar.) – Twelve injured individuals were transferred to Zalingei hospital in West Darfur from Khor Ramla. Eyewitness Abdulrasul Adam told Radio Dabanga from Zalingei that three were seriously injured and they were transferred to Khartoum for further treatment. He added that hundreds of individuals are roaming without shelter. There is property looting, carried out by armed groups on land cruiser vehicles. Darfurian refugees urge international community to help civilians east Jebel MarraGAGA (9 Mar.) – Women refugees in Gaga refugee camp urged the international community to intervene and help the affected civilians east of Jebal Marra. They endured the fighting between the government and the Sudan Liberation Movement of Abdul Wahid. A refugee told Radio Dabanga that NGO and UN agencies should give top priority to relieve civilians in the area. |
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