By Saidi Msonda, UNAMID
Nyala, Sudan, 29 Sept.
2013:- As
part of his visit to South Darfur, Tanzanian Minister of Defense and National
Service Mr. Shamsi Vuai Nahodha accompanied by a high level delegation that
included two Tanzanian members of Parliament, met with the Wali (governor) of
South Darfur State Lt. Gen. Adam Mahmoud Jaralnabi last Thursday at the State
General Secretariat buildings here.
Along with the Minister’s
delegation, were the African Union-United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNAMID)
Force Commander Lt. Gen. Paul Mella, South Darfur Head of UNAMID Mr. Imtiaz
Hussain and the South Darfur UNAMID Military Commander Brig. Gen. Sanusi Muazu.
The Parliamentarians were Brig. Gen. Hassan Ngwilizi (Mlalo) and Capt. John
Chiligati (Manyoni East).
The Wali added that the incident
was the only incident that took place since he had taken over in the state a
few months ago. He expressed the government’s determination and assurance that such
kind of incidents will not be repeated. He also announced the establishment of
a high level Security Committee to investigate the incident under the auspices
of the Darfur General Prosecutor.
“The incident had shaken us and we
will do everything possible to bring criminals to justice,” said the Wali.
He also renewed the government
commitment to provide protection to UNAMID. However, the Wali expressed regret
that GoS was not informed of the incident on timely manner, the thing that
delayed timely action by the government to track the perpetrators.
“UNAMID should inform us of its
forces’ movement so that we could provide protection because we know the land,
the people and enemies moving around in the area,” the Wali said.
He also added that the GoS had no
military presence in Khor Abeche area where rebel Sudanese Liberation Army (SLA-Mini
Minnawi) forces are roaming in the area out of the GoS control. He also called
on UNAMID to maintain good coordination with the GoS so that necessary
protection could be provided by the GoS to UNAMID personnel in South Darfur.
On his part, the Minister expressed
gratitude to the GoS for the visit and said the purpose of his visit was to
meet with Tanzanian forces in South Darfur and to see the environment they are
working in.
“We register our concern and deep
sorrow to what had happened to the Tanzanian contingent but we at the same time
are happy to hear the Wali’s words that such incidents will not be repeated
again,” said the Minister.
Mr. Nahodha added that Tanzania
decided to send its troops in spite of the dangers in Darfur out of its
responsibility to the Sudanese people and the AU and UN.
He advised UNAMID to cooperate and
share information with GoS to solidify and cement relationship. On the other
hand, he called on the GoS to make sure that cases investigated in regard to
attacks on UNAMID are revealed and attackers are hold responsible for their
crimes. The minister also expressed sympathy with GoS affected by the tribal
clashes in Darfur.
He added that he expects from the
leaders of Sudan and Darfur to reflect the Tanzanian message to the Sudanese
people of love and brotherhood. “If they know we are here as brothers they
will do everything to protect our lives as we came here to protect their lives,”
added the Minister.
The Tanzanian delegation had a
week-long visit to the Sudan that started in Khartoum on 21 September 2013
following an invitation from the Sudanese Government. The conflict in the Sudan
erupted in 2003 when rebel Movements took arms against the Khartoum government
allegedly against marginalization.
Tanzanian Minister for Defense and National Service Mr. Shamsi Vuai Nahodha meets with the Wali Governor of South Darfur State Lt. Gen. Adam Mahmoud Jaralnabi at the State General Secretariat buildings in Nyala
Head of Sudanese Armed
Forces (SAF) in South Darfur Maj. Gen. Alsir Hussein in a jovial mood with the
Minister and South Darfur's Head of UNAMID Mr. Imtiaz Hussain
The African Union-United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNAMID) Force Commander Lt. Gen. Paul Mella (right) with Tanzania Parliamentarians Brig. Gen. Hassan Ngwilizi (Mlalo) and Capt. John Chiligati (Manyoni East).
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