The RSF has demanded a ransom of $2,000 for release pharmacy:

Incident Summary:
Mutwakil Adam Khater Ahmed, a 43-year-old pharmacist and father of 14 children, was detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on January 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Nyala, South Darfur. The RSF has demanded a ransom of $2,000 for his release. Mutwakil has served the displaced community in Sector 4 of Kalma Camp since 2004, providing essential healthcare services to residents.

Immediate Concerns:

  1. Humanitarian Impact:
    • His detention jeopardizes the well-being of his 14 children and family, as well as the broader community relying on his pharmaceutical services.
  2. Legal and Ethical Violations:
    • The detention and ransom demand represent extortion and a breach of international humanitarian and human rights law.
  3. Precedent and Risk of Escalation:
    • Such incidents, if unaddressed, may embolden RSF members to continue targeting humanitarian workers and IDPs.

Recommended Actions:

  1. Advocacy and Documentation:
    • The DNHR and allied organizations should document this case and report it to relevant UN bodies, such as the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), for urgent action.
  2. International Engagement:
    • Engage with the UN Special Rapporteur on Sudan and relevant NGOs to amplify awareness of this case and push for Mutwakil’s immediate release.
  3. Community Mobilization:
    • Coordinate with local leaders and organizations in Kalma Camp to raise awareness and pressure authorities to intervene.
  4. Legal Support:
    • If possible, work with ACCESS and other legal entities to provide legal assistance to Mutwakil’s family and advocate for his release without payment.

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