Sudan kills five civilians in Darfur during aerial bombing – rebels
January 6, 2010 (KHARTOUM) — Sudanese army has resumed daily bombardments in Darfur since the beginning of the New Year killing some five civilians in the restive region, a rebel group said today.
Speaking via satellite telephone Al Tigani Kurshaom, a JEM commander in the area, told Sudan Tribune that three children and two women were killed during the Antonov attacks as well as hundreds of camels belonging to the nomads in the areas.
The bombing included the areas of Al-Tamor, Abu Remail, Aljabat and Um Daraba in West Darfur state. Also the bombardment targeted some locations at the east of El-Geneina, the capital of the state.
“We regret that these indiscriminate attacks target mainly civilians and their livestock, said the deputy head of JEM nomad division who belongs to Darfur Arab tribes.
The rebel official further urged international protection of Dafur nomads saying Khartoum is targeting them now after their rejection to implement Khartoum plans in the region.
“Khartoum government is targeting the Arabs after they decided to join their hands with the rest of Darfur tribes. We are against the marginalization and the genocide of Darfuri because we are part and parcel of this region.”
“The army now is attacking our people and the international community has to stop this new genocide particularly, the UNAMID which has to protect the civilians,” he stressed.
JEM rebels signed a confidence building deal with the Sudanese government in February 2009 but the talks between the two sides stopped after Khartoum refusal to implement two conditions dealing with humanitarian situation and the release of its fighters detained in Khartoum.
Recently the mediation urged Khartoum to create a conducive environment for the peace process also the Joint mediator called on the government and rebel groups to sign a ceasefire agreement.
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Aduol Liet
Sudan kills five civilians in Darfur during aerial bombing – rebels
This is unbelievable the Khartoum government are still killing civilians in Darfuri. The question is was the presence of these U.N. Troops mean what to Sudanese civilians.? Does U.N. Need another Reform.?
Dinka Boy
Sudan kills five civilians in Darfur during aerial bombing – rebels
Please darfurians, the best thing is to be ready for the war in 2011 that Khartoum govt sing about to the Sudanese.
SPLM is ready? are you guys ready to fight this criminal who keep killing you like goats.
Please let kick them out because they are defrom by South-North war.
thanks
The Sudanese Soldier/Builder
Sudan kills five civilians in Darfur during aerial bombing – rebels
JEM is not a Rebel Group, it is a Rubbish Group.
That is what their act is saying about them! care about few fighters (less than one hunderd, including one half-brother of Khalil) and leaving 2 millions suffers in Camps. NOTHING is good enough for them, no mediator, no deals.. absolute nothing. Mr. khalil, do you want presidency? Run for it in the upcoming Election and let’s all rest in peace “alive!” for a moment, before we die.
Rasta
Sudan kills five civilians in Darfur during aerial bombing – rebels
Now is the time for us to come togehter as one(UNITY)to protect our self instead of calling(UNAMID)for protection!We have POWER in Darfur but, we are using it to kill each other?! So let us all work together to protect DARFUR CHILDREN.One love
Time1
Sudan kills five civilians in Darfur during aerial bombing – rebels
This is new year present for Darfur people from Arabs. You better start to ask for self-determination now or you will all cry later.
Njara Ndarago
Sudan kills five civilians in Darfur during aerial bombing – rebels
Darfurians are not a forgotten people. God never forget his children. One day there will be an everlasting peace in Darfur and in that part of the country. Their suffering, the cries of children and women will one turn into happiness and freedom as they will dance in celebration of abundant peace in Darfur.
Intelligent
David_N
Sudan kills five civilians in Darfur during aerial bombing – rebels
It is very sad now that Khartoum is targetting Bedouin Nomadic Darfuri Arab tribes from Northern Darfur.
the shaiqiya tribe of jaari arabic nobiin.
Time1
Sudan kills five civilians in Darfur during aerial bombing – rebels
NCP will never ever listen to Darfur unless they show that they can make military achievements on the ground, if Darfur rebels can make military move and gain territory then the NCP will take them serious and negotiate with them based on equal levels, but unfortunately Darfur people will not get any benefits or good outcome of of this coming talks, NCP has already declared that is has won the war and Darfur is now peaceful, this means they are not ready to make any further consessions. I will urge Darfur leaders to stop sleeping in hotels and enjoying financial supports given to them, it is time for them to move gains on the battle field first, otherwise the future will be grim.