The European Union condemned in the strongest terms on Thursday 18 November the deadly violence committed the day before by the security forces in Sudan, with a heavy toll: 17 peaceful demonstrators killed and hundreds injured, unseen by the international community.
“This senseless killing is unacceptable. Reports of security forces going into hospitals to arrest protestors and prevent injured people from getting treatment are very disturbing. Doctors report being intimidated and threatened and announced to go on strike”, underlined the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, in a new statement issued on behalf of the EU27 (see EUROPE 12832/4).
And to recall that the perpetrators of these violations of basic human rights will be held accountable.
“If the constitutional order is not immediately restored there will be serious consequences for our support, including financial”, Mr Borrell warned on behalf of the EU.
The total news blackout on this bloody day “will not prevent the world from being informed about these human rights violations. It will also not prevent the international community to hear the clear call of the people of Sudan. All communication services should be immediately and fully restored”, the statement said. On Friday, internet connections were restored in the country. (Original version in French by Aminata Niang)