HUDO Centre Date: 2nd August 2021 No. H.K/UA/15/021 URGENT APPEAL ARREST OF MR. MUKWAR BY SPLA-N (SRF) IN DAMAZIN, SUDAN On 26thJuly 2021, Mr. Elamein Meida Mukwar was arrested by SPLA-N (SRF) in Damazin. The reason for his arrest was not given. His whereabouts is unknown that raised fear of he could be undergoing torture. On 26th July 2021, Sudan People Liberation Army – North (Sudan Revolutionary Front) officer arrested Mr. Elamein Meida Mukwar from Damazin market without giving a reason. The last time Mr. Mukwar had been seen was on the first day of his arrest at Malik Centre. One of Mr. Mukwar relatives informed HUDO Centre that “he had called Mr. Mukwar’s phone number but a different person answered while threatening that you will never see Mukwar again. Thereafter the phone was switched off up to date”. Since the first day of Mr. Mukwar’s arrest (26th July 2021), his whereabouts is unknown which raised the fear that he could be undergoing torture. HUDO is very concerned about the situation of civilians in conflict areas. HUDO calls upon:  Sudan People Liberation Army – North (Sudanese Revolutionary Front) to immediately released Mr. Elamein Meida Mukwar.  Sudan government to investigate this case and hold to account those who are responsible for this arrest and forced disappearance.  Sudan government to control their allied and partners armed groups.  Sudan government to respect the constitutional rights of citizens  Sudan government to respect its international obligations.