Two darfurian lawyers arrested in khartoum

May 27, 2008

         The Damanga Coalition for Freedom and Democracy has just learned that two Darfuri lawyers have been arrested in Khartoum following the May 10th attacks led by the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) against the Sudanese Government. Damanga is disturbed by this unjust campaign against Darfuri civilians who have no relationship with any of the rebels opposing the Sudanese government.

         Adam Ishag Abdu, a 39 year old lawyer, was arrested last Friday May 23rd in front of his house in Ambada District in Omdurman by six security men and two soldiers who forced him into their Land Cruiser pickup. No information is available about where he has been taken. Mr. Abdu has never been known to associate with any rebel groups and has always been ambivalent towards politics.

         Mr. Abu Shakur Drar, another Darfuri lawyer, was arrested in front of his house two days after the JEM attacks in Khartoum. His office is also located in Libyan Market in Omdurman. No information is available about his whereabouts.