Sudan: Nuba Judge Killed by Government

Sudan: Nuba Judge Killed by Government

The New Sudanese Indigenous NGOs (NESI) is hereby appealing to the world to come the rescue of its people. A clear manifestation of the barbaric and militant government which, is ruling in Khartoum is yet again with us. Judge Augustino Al Nur Shimela was picked from his house on 19th Nov 2001 and brutally killed by Sudan Government (GOS) sponsored militia group known as 'Nafir al Sha'abi' in Nuba Mountains. Indeed, we are very sad. Some of us have come to know the late Judge Augustino as an extremely humble and down-to-earth man. Although the Late never went to law school, but he did serve the people deligently. Up to the time of his death, the late Augustino served as the Chief Justice in SPLM/A (Sudanese People's Liberation Movement/Army which is opposing the GOS). His loss is a great loss to the limited cadres in the SPLM/A Nuba Mountains. We particularly mourn his loss for we remember his role in trying to bring about the rule of law and order in this remote part of the world. Through first hand information from the people of the area, NESI Network found out that the GOS particularly targets educated Nuba people through their elimination in order to suppress the rebellion in the Nuba Mountains. "The GOS thinks that by killing educated Nuba it is able to tame them and bring them back to its discriminatory rule". said Jacob Idris, NRRDO Information and Culture Officer. Simon Kallo, Assistant Regional Secretary for Education was another person the GOS attempted to kill in July this year, fortunately he was rescued by SPLA forces around the area.

The Nuba people, who joined the armed struggle for just equality and freedom along the SPLM/A forces in mid-80s are among the most marginalized people in the Sudan. The area lacks most basic living needs such as schools, hospitals, roads etc. The only mode of transport is walking, for instance.

NESI, as a civil society group hereby renews its call for the total dismantling of the Sudanese Government. The GOS, in its more than 10 years of rule has killed many skilled and educated African Sudanese. Sadly, it has also killed many more hundreds of thousands of people in south Sudan, Nuba Mountains and Ingessina Hills. This war of terror waged by the GOS has to end and the only way to end it is by removing this dictatorial regime which does not believe in democracy or freedom of worship among other basic human rights principles. However, the Sudanese cannot do it alone, the GOS has been able to rule for more than years with the power of the gun: we need the world to intervene. It is time to act now to save the souls of the remaining people before it is too late.

Nairobi, 10 December 2001

Signed by:

1. Nuba Relief, Rehabilitation and Development Organization (NRRDO): E-mail: [email protected]

2. Widows, Orphans and the Disabled Rehabilitation Association of New Sudan (WODRANS): E-mail: [email protected]

3. Sudanese Women Voice for Peace: E-mail: [email protected]

4. Sudan Medical Care: E-mail: [email protected]

5. Relief Organization of Fazugli (ROOF): E-mail: [email protected]

6. New Sudan Women Federation: E-mail: [email protected]

7. MRDA Mundri Relief and Development Association (Nairobi): E-mail: [email protected]

Mundri Relief and Rehabilitation Association (Arua): E-mail: [email protected]

8. Jonglei Association for Relief, Rehabilitation & Development (JARRAD): E-mail: [email protected]

9. Hope Agency for Rehabilitation and Development (HARD): E-mail: Address(s): C/o [email protected]

10. South Sudan Community Association (SSCA): E-mail: [email protected]

===================
About NESI-Network

We are a group of local organizations known as New Sudanese Indigenous NGOs (NESI-Network). Our main objective is to work together towards achieving a just and fair Sudan for all regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion/faith etc. We are currently operational in the margenalized areas trying to alleviate the extremely poor conditions under which the people live. Our Motto is self-reliance and a dignified life-style for our people.

For further information contact the Network Desk Officer at:
NESI-Network (New Sudanese Indigenous NGOs)
E-mail: [email protected]
Web-site: www.nesinetwork.org