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Sudan Calls for Stiffer Sanctions Against RSF for Resurgent Attacks on Civilians
Sudan Calls for Stiffer Sanctions Against RSF for Resurgent Attacks on Civilians
By: Michael Mike
Sudanese Government has condemned recent attack on civilians by the militia, calling on the international community to come had on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which is currently in battle with the Sudanese Army.
The militia was alleged to have attacked the Merowe power station and substations in Al-Shawak, Sinnar, Sennjah, Atbara, and Dongola, with the aim of disrupting electricity and water supplies to the safer states, and deliberately crippling essential services, such as hospitals, bakeries, food production, and public utilities, so as to further deepens the suffering of the Sudanese people.
Reacting to the recent attack in Abuja on Friday, the Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Nigeria, Mr Ahmed Omer Jaboul, said these practices constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and conventions.
The envoy while calling on United Nations and its agencies, African Union and humanitarian agencies to act against the militias, said: “The government affirms that the militias commission of this type of crime represents a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions on vital facilities.
“The Sudanese government calls on all countries and human rights organisations to classify the militia, its members, and its agents from countries, institutions and individuals as terrorist entities that are pursued and punished internationally.”
He alleged that: “In continuation of its destructive and criminal approach, the rebel Rapid Support Militia today burned the Khartoum Refinery in Jele. This operation is a continuation of a series of systematic criminal practices in destroying vital facilities in Sudan. It has previously destroyed water and electricity stations, dams, hospitals, citizens’ homes, government institutions, museums, schools, universities, and other vital facilities.
“These practices constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit targeting vital facilities.
“This is an attack done by the rebel RSF militia on the Al-Shawak power station in Gedaref State, Eastern Sudan, as well as on the Gedaref water station.
“These attacks were done on Sinnar and Sinja and Dongla States power stattions.”
The Sudanese government had earlier in a statement issued by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office of the Spokesperson and Media Directorate, alleged that after realizing its utter inability to confront the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and supporting forces, in the wake of
humiliating losses it has sustained, the Janjaweed RSF militia, restored to overt acts of terrorism, targeting power
stations, water facilities, hospitals, remote villages, internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, and civilian convoys.
The statement read that: “Over the past few days, the RSF militia has carried out
multiple drone strikes on the Merowe power station and substations in Al-Shawak, Sinnar, Sennjah, Atbara, and Dongola. These attacks aim to disrupt electricity and water supplies to the safer states, deliberately crippling essential services, such as hospitals, bakeries, food production, and public utilities, which further deepens the suffering of the
Sudanese people. These crimes are part of a broader genocidal strategy being pursued within the context of its war of aggression against the Sudanese people, with the
support of its regional sponsors.
“At the same time, the RSF militia continue to perpetrate massacres in villages across Gezira State and has escalated
its assaults on IDP camps in North Darfur, notably the Abu Shok and Zamzam camps. In addition, the RSF has attacked
civilian infrastructure in El Fasher. Despite repeated calls for accountability, the militia remains in defiant violation of UN
Security Council Resolution 2736 (2024), threatening further massacres in the city of El Fasher.
“The Government of Sudan strongly condemns these actions and calls on the international community, particularly the
United Nations, to take immediate and decisive action. The Government urges the international community to
unequivocally condemn these terrorist crimes as clear violations of international humanitarian law, the Jeddah
Declaration, and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
“The Government further urges the international community to take effective measures against the RSF terrorist militia to prevent further criminal actions.”
Sudan Calls for Stiffer Sanctions Against RSF for Resurgent Attacks on Civilians
Southern Borno: Zulum Spends Night in Uba, Condoles Communities in Warebe and Uba
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has continued his tour of southern Borno following recent attacks in parts of Gwoza and Askira-Uba Local Government Areas. The Governor spent the night in Uba and paid condolence visits to affected communities in Warebe and Uba.
During the visit, Zulum acknowledged and commended the efforts of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local hunters for their unwavering commitment to protecting their communities despite ongoing security challenges.
The Governor also inspected the ongoing construction of the Uba General Hospital and the Emir’s Palace, where he expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and encouraged the contractor to maintain the standard. He further directed the Ministry of Health to conclude arrangements for deploying doctors and nurses ahead of the hospital’s completion.
Similarly, Zulum visited Lassa General Hospital, several schools, and Uvu community area in Askira-Uba, where he assessed ongoing projects and assured residents of the government’s commitment to improving healthcare, education, and community security.
Additionally, the Governor approved the rehabilitation of Central Secondary School, Uba, as part of efforts to strengthen education infrastructure in the region.
Southern Borno: Zulum Spends Night in Uba, Condoles Communities in Warebe and Uba
Insecurity gulps over N100b in Borno state
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Zulum has said that he has spent about N100b cumulatively in 2025 to improve security in the state.
He made the revelation recently when
visited the Emir of Uba Ali Ibn Mamza at his Palace.
The Governor noted that the visit aims at assessing the current security situation in Askira/Uba council area of the state and its environs and preparing to step up where there are obvious challenges in the security architecture.
The Governor however acknowledged that he is aware that the lingering insecurity situation actually scares road contractors who have been hired to construct road networks in and around the communities.
He nonetheless assured the Monarch and residents of more road constructions in the near future with a proposal for the establishment of a tertiary institution a computer training institution and more.
” I am on a tour most especially to asses the security situation in this area of the state. I will meet with the security agents to make sure we have greater input in the security in Askira/Uba.
” Security is important without it, peace cannot be guaranteed. I have plans to construct roads but the problem is no contractor will want to come down here and work.
“That’s why I will be establishing a quarry in Gworza which will be backed by the purchase of 100 trucks so that our road maintenance agency can construct roads easily.
“On higher institution I assure you, i will build a higher institution before I leave office. I will also build a Computer Institute, Jamb training center and a tertiary institution in Uba. We have a lot of plans for education, health and more. We spent a lot to make we put structures on ground”.
Responding the Emir of Uba Alhaji Ali Ibn Samaila (ii) said “You’ve done a lot for us with many projects. If not for you we will be suffering.
“If the Constitution was amenable we would want you to continue with the good works. May God bless you”.
Tragedy struck the council area recently when about 13 female farmers were abducted in Askira Uba. While residents lamented their plight, one escaped back home leaving 12 others in the Sambisa who were later rescued by hunters.
Insecurity gulps over N100b in Borno state
Cross River: Army foils abduction, rescues victims from suspected sea pirates
By: Zagazola Makama
Four passengers abducted by suspected sea pirates on the waterways between Nigeria and Cameroon have been rescued unharmed by the Nigerian Army, security sources confirmed.
The incident occurred on 2 December 2025 when Ebuka Clinton, Alice David Albino, Usin Divine, and another passenger boarded a commercial speed boat from Ikang Beach, Bakassi, to Isanghele Fishing Pond in Cameroon.
They were intercepted and taken hostage by suspected sea pirates to an unknown location on the waterways.
On spotting a Nigerian Army patrol boat, the assailants fired sporadically and abandoned the victims in their attempt to escape to the Cameroonian creeks using another speed boat.
One of the victims, Blessing Bassey Edem of Ikang, sustained a bullet injury on her right buttock. She and the other passengers were later rescued and conveyed to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for treatment, where they are reported to be responding to medical attention.
Authorities are monitoring the waterways to prevent further abduction attempts.
Cross River: Army foils abduction, rescues victims from suspected sea pirates
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