New developments:
On the 27th of June 2016, Higher Education Minister, Sumayia Abu Kosha proposed to ban political activities in the Sudanese universities. In a speech before the Sudanese parliament in Khartoum, Abu Kosha accused the armed groups of smuggling white weapons to the universities campuses to destabilize the security situation. The minister further demanded “the enactment of laws that criminalize carrying weapons in universities and prohibiting political activity that claims lives.
(21 July 2016) This report documents and highlights some incidents that took place in South Kordofan, Blue Nile states of Sudan
Aerial bombing decreases but three children are killed by explosive remnants of war
The month of June saw the fewest reported incidents of violence and human rights violations carried out directly or indirectly by Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states since January 2016. Most of the incidents reported were carried out before the declaration of a four month ceasefire by Sudan’s President, Omar Al Bashir, on 17 June 2016. Whilst a welcome relief for the civilians of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile, the period of the ceasefire corresponds with the rainy season when fighting has traditionally been extremely low.
Aerial bombing decreases but three children are killed by explosive remnants of war
The month of June saw the fewest reported incidents of violence and human rights violations carried out directly or indirectly by Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states since January 2016. Most of the incidents reported were carried out before the declaration of a four month ceasefire by Sudan’s President, Omar Al Bashir, on 17 June 2016. Whilst a welcome relief for the civilians of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile, the period of the ceasefire corresponds with the rainy season when fighting has traditionally been extremely low.