East Darfur governor declares general amnesty for outlaws

July 2, 2016 (ED DAEIN) – Governor of East Darfur State Anas Omer has issued a general amnesty for the outlaws and those who are wanted by justice authorities for committing crimes in his state.

Addressing a social activity organized by the ruling National Congress Party at El Firdous locality on Friday, the governor said the greatness of Ramadan provides an opportunity for forgiveness, and to grant a general amnesty for the outlaws who committed a crime in the past months, especially those who have been officially wanted by the justice and legal authorities in East Darfur.

The governor has also stressed the importance of opening a new chapter to achieve development projects in the state, pointing to need to stabilize the security situation in the state.

The governor went on to say that “the government cannot continue antagonizing any person as long as it is responsible for protecting the citizens”.

The governor also has called for forgiveness, citing a verse from the Holy Quran that calls for forgiveness. “Those who showed forgiveness will be rewarded by Allah”, he pointed out.

On 18 April, suspected tribal gunmen fired R.P.G. shells targeting East Darfur governor’s house. Six of the governor’s guards have been killed in the attack.

The shells, which fell on a nearby house, have also killed two women and wounded a child as well as four students.

The attack, which burned down the house of the governor, is said to be carried out by Rezeigat Savanna Militia members to protest against the death of a leading member of a Rezeigat militia.

It was also preceded by clashes between the Rezeigat and gunmen belonging to their arch-rival Maalia tribe, where 12 people were killed over stolen camels in Yassin county in East Darfur.

(ST)