Sudan: Regular Police Force Still Absent From Kutum, North Darfur

Kutum — Police forces have yet to resume their duties in Kutum locality, North Darfur, in spite of announcements made last month. The police force was released from its duties when the state's governor declared a State of Emergency in the province following waves of violence. He ordered all law enforcement services to withdraw. The military assumed all of the security posts.

In March, police officers who originally came from areas outside Kutum locality were deployed to the area to guard centres where students are taking their primary and secondary examinations. "Regular" police officers were to be deployed days later, but that has not yet occurred, as sources indicate. Meanwhile, witnesses say, the army remains in charge.

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