Minnawi Reviews Militia Crimes in Darfur in a political seminar in Zurich
Darfur Governor and leader of the Sudan Liberation Army Movement, Minni Arko Minnawi, arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, on Friday to participate in a political seminar entitled “Sudan Between War and Peace: A National Responsibility in the Context of International Interventions.”
He was received at Zurich Airport by a number of officials and human rights figures, including Mayor Felix Wüst, the head of the Human Rights Organization (Malaf) Abdelbagi Asaad, and human rights researcher Khalid Saleh.
During his visit, Minawi is scheduled to hold a series of meetings with Swiss parliamentarians, government officials, and representatives of international and human rights organizations, as well as meetings in Geneva with UN and humanitarian agencies, in addition to meetings with Sudanese political forces and civil society organizations.
The visit aims to coordinate efforts and strengthen joint action to support the peace process in Sudan, and to convey an accurate picture of the deteriorating humanitarian situation, particularly in Darfur, and the grave violations and crimes against humanity being perpetrated against civilians.
The delegation also seeks to garner a responsible international stance that contributes to protecting civilians, supporting justice and accountability mechanisms, ending impunity, and pushing for comprehensive political solutions that end the war and establish a phase of stability and sustainable peace.
Minawi affirmed his commitment to continuing efforts to defend the rights of the Sudanese people and to working with regional and international partners to achieve a just and comprehensive peace that alleviates the suffering of citizens and restores security and stability to the nation.
Minnawi posted the following on his Facebook page:
During our visit to Switzerland, I participated in a political seminar in Zurich organized by Sudanese organizations. The seminar, attended by Swiss and international political, parliamentary, and human rights figures, discussed the evolving situation in Sudan and ways to support peace. It addressed critical issues, including the violations committed against our people and the growing calls to designate the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a terrorist organization. Criticism was also leveled at certain regional actors for fueling the conflict. In my remarks, I emphasized that our cause, from the beginning, has been and remains a just peace based on the disarmament of militias and the establishment of a unified state with a single army and a single government, within the framework of a unified Sudan. I stressed my rejection of any attempts to divide the country under any pretext and expressed my appreciation for the solidarity shown by those who support the Sudanese people. I also emphasized the importance of unifying international and civil efforts to support peace and stability in a way that preserves the dignity of our people and the unity of our land.