Monday, October 05, 2009

Sudanese president pardons children involved in JEM raid on Omdurman

President Omar Al-Bashir issued a decree yesterday granting amnesty to the ten minors still being held by authorities in connection to the JEM raid on Omdurman, Al-Rai Al-Aam reports. Sources say that the President has ordered their immediate release. Source: [find link and date]

Related report
July 16, 2009 Sudan Watch - S.O.S. to Sudanese President Al-Bashir, Red Cross & Save the Children: 12 unpardoned Sudanese child soldiers being held in appalling conditions

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