HUDO Centre Date: 7th February 2023 No.: H.K/PS/01/023 PRESS STATEMENT RSF SOLDIERS KILLED A CIVILIAN AND INTIMIDATED OTHERS NEAR ABUKERSHOLA, SUDAN On 21st January 2023, four armed and masked RSF soldiers riding motorbikes shot and killed Mr. Abubaker Abduelwahab Edris and threatened passengers on a truck near Abu-Kershola. The case was reported to Abu-Kershola police but, there was no effective response. On 21st January 2023, Mr. Abubaker Abduelwahab Edris together with Mr. Yahya Abduelgadir Daoud were sitting at bus stop/station along the way between Khor Eldelaib and Abu-Kershola. They were attacked and shot at by four armed men who were dressed in Rapid Support Force (RSF) uniform, the attackers also had face masks and were riding two motorbikes. Mr. Abubaker was shot and killed instantly while Mr. Yahya managed to escape. During the shooting time, there was a truck with passengers which arrived to the scene. The attackers also shot at the truck which forced the passengers to jump off and flee towards the bush. Then the attackers run away/ disappeared. The dead body was taken by Mr. Yahya and the terrified passengers using the truck to Abu-Kershola where the body was buried. The case was reported to Abu-Kershola police office. Up to date police didn’t conduct any investigations. Both Mr. Abubaker Abduelwahab Edris (25 years old) and Mr. Yahya Abduelgadir Daoud (22 years old) are from Tagoui tribe/ Nuba. Abu-Kershola and Elfaid Um-Abdalla in Abu-Kershola locality of South Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains. HUDO Centre is very concerned about the security situation and the safety of civilians in conflict areas and calls upon;  Police in South Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains to execute their duties responsibly and to immediately investigate this case.  The prosecutor in South Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains to ensure that there is rule of law.  The security committee in South Kordufan State/ Nuba Mountains to dissolve and disarm militias and ensure the safety of civilians. End: For more information, please write to: hudo2009@gmail.com