HUDO Centre Date: 8th June 2020 No.: H.K/PS/21/020 PRESS STATEMENT (For immediate release) MURDER OF BADAWI IN ALSHARAK, SUDAN On 6th June 2020, Mr. Mohammed Badawi Adam was shot dead by unknown person while he was grazing cattle near Alsharak village. The reason why he was shot is not known. The case was reported by his family at Abu-Kershola police office against anonymous. On 6th June 2020, while Mr. Mohammed Badawi was grazing cattle near his village (Alsharak), he was shot dead by unknown people. The residents came to the crime scene when they heard the gun shots only to find Mr. Badawi dying. In his dying moments, Mr. Badawi informed them/ residents that he was shot by men who were in a group of three. The attackers did not take any of his cattle and the reason behind the murder incident is still unknown. The victim’s (Badawi) family reported the case at Abu-Kershola police against anonymous. Mr. Mohammed Badawi Adam Eldaar (34 years old) was a cattle keeper. Alsharak village is approximately 20 km west of Abu-Kershola. Abu-Kershola is the capital of Abu-Kershola locality in Nuba Mountains/ South Kordufan State. HUDO is very concerned about the situation of civilians in conflict areas and calls upon;  Sudan government at state and central level to urgently investigate the state of insecurity in South Kordufan/ Nuba Mountains and to solve it immediately.  Sudan government to ensure that police executes their duties responsibly  Sudan government to ensure the safety of people in conflict areas  Sudan government to dissolve the PDF/ RSF and disarm them.  Sudan government to respect its international obligations towards their citizens. End For more information please write to: hudo2009@gmail.com