Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KHARTOUM1067
2006-05-05 09:50:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Khartoum
Cable title:
Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
how-toVZCZCXRO5104 OO RUEHROV DE RUEHKH #1067 1250950 ZNR UUUUU ZZH O 050950Z MAY 06 FM AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 2637 INFO RUCNFUR/DARFUR COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
UNCLAS KHARTOUM 001067
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPT FOR D, AF/FO, AF/RSA, AND AF/SPG
DEPT PLS PASS USAID FOR AFR/SUDAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
SUBJECT: Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
Access - May 5, 2006
Ref: Khartoum 01044 and previous
UNCLAS KHARTOUM 001067
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPT FOR D, AF/FO, AF/RSA, AND AF/SPG
DEPT PLS PASS USAID FOR AFR/SUDAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
SUBJECT: Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
Access - May 5, 2006
Ref: Khartoum 01044 and previous
1. (SBU) Security Update:
A. On May 3, an NGO convoy with an AU escort was stopped
outside Mershing on the way to East Jebel Marra area by
65 militia. They warned the convoy that if they
continued they would be shot. The convoy returned to
Nyala.
B. On May 2, Arab militias shot at the AU outside their
compound in Marla. Apparently this is the second such
incident within a week - the AU was moving after dark,
including relocating a fuel tanker, and the militia in
the area opened fire on them though later apologized for
mistaking them for SLA.
2. (SBU) Humanitarian Update:
NGOs suspended general activities in the Sania Afundu
area due to increasing tensions and continued military
movements. The agencies have all deemed it too risky and
will re-assess within the next 2 to 3 days for possible
resumption of programs.
STEINFELD
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPT FOR D, AF/FO, AF/RSA, AND AF/SPG
DEPT PLS PASS USAID FOR AFR/SUDAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV MOPS KPKO PREF UN AU SU
SUBJECT: Update on Darfur Security and Humanitarian
Access - May 5, 2006
Ref: Khartoum 01044 and previous
1. (SBU) Security Update:
A. On May 3, an NGO convoy with an AU escort was stopped
outside Mershing on the way to East Jebel Marra area by
65 militia. They warned the convoy that if they
continued they would be shot. The convoy returned to
Nyala.
B. On May 2, Arab militias shot at the AU outside their
compound in Marla. Apparently this is the second such
incident within a week - the AU was moving after dark,
including relocating a fuel tanker, and the militia in
the area opened fire on them though later apologized for
mistaking them for SLA.
2. (SBU) Humanitarian Update:
NGOs suspended general activities in the Sania Afundu
area due to increasing tensions and continued military
movements. The agencies have all deemed it too risky and
will re-assess within the next 2 to 3 days for possible
resumption of programs.
STEINFELD