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February 2, 2009

Muhajiriya
Under the (same old) pretext that they are attacking rebels, the government of Sudan is proceeding with their plan to destroy the town of rebel occupied, Muhajiriya. Fate of civilians could be terrible--  a bloodbath. Khartoum has now ordered the UN force (UNAMID) out of the area. It is unthinkable that UNAMID, a military force with a mandate to protect civilians, would retreat.  MY sources report bombs are already falling around the area. As the world watches, another massacre is about to unfold. Surely it is time for President Obama to show his hand. He should immediately initiate a process for implementing the existing ban on military flights.  
Here is a statement issued by Aegis Trust:
 Aegis Trust                  1 February 2009
Sudan orders UN peacekeepers out of Muhajeriya, South Darfur
Sources in Muhajeriya, South Darfur, report that Sudanese Government
officials have ordered the United Nations peacekeepers stationed in the
town to leave. The sources state that the troops have agreed to leave
and are now attempting to proceed with their evacuation, although they
are hampered by a shortage of vehicles and by Government bombing in the
area. A major Government attack on the town is expected soon.

Muhajeriya is currently held by the JEM, which on 15 January took
control of the town from  the SLM faction led by Minni Minawi, the only
rebel leader to have signed a peace deal with the Government.  On 26
January, a combined force of Government soldiers and Janjaweed militia
failed to retake Muhajeriya when they were repelled by JEM fighters in
the town.

“The Aegis Trust is deeply concerned for the safety of civilians in
Muhajeriya,” states Dr James Smith, Chief Executive of the Aegis Trust.
“Commanders who have defected from the Sudanese Armed Forces and
Janjaweed have testified that ethnic cleansing and genocide are used
against civilians in counter-insurgency operations.  We appreciate that
UNAMID only operates in Darfur with cooperation from the Government of
Sudan.  However if UNAMID pulls out of the town, there will be no
remaining international observers.”

It is estimated that between 30,000 and 40,000 civilians are currently
in Muhajeriya and its immediate vicinity.
 
 
 
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