Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Sudan
23 February 2021
The Secretary-General condemns the looting of the first site in Darfur handed over to the authorities
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Sudan
The Secretary-General condemns the looting of the first site, Saraf Umrah in Darfur, handed over to the Sudanese authorities following the end of the UNAMID mandate in December 2020. At a time when community needs in Sudan are increasingly pressing, the site was intended to serve as a vocational training centre; unknown assailants have dashed that opportunity.
The Secretary-General calls on the Sudanese authorities to investigate the incident and ensure sufficient security presences for subsequent handovers so that facilities are preserved for civilian use.
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