The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) regrets and condemns the killing of a young demonstrator, who was shot dead yesterday in the Sharq Alnil area of Khartoum. The use of live ammunition against protestors is unacceptable and contravenes Sudan’s human rights obligations.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNITAMS acknowledges the statement by the Ministry of Interior that legal measures have been taken against the police officer responsible and urges the authorities to conduct a prompt, transparent investigation into this death and all other human rights violations that occurred in the context of protests since 25 October 2021 and to hold those responsible accountable.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNITAMS calls upon the authorities to take urgent measures to stop the excessive use of force against protestors.
