Friday, March 31, 2006

UNHCR Worker’s Death in Sudan Attack

The United States is saddened to learn of the death of Nabil Bahjat Abdulla, the second staff member of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to die as a result of a recent attack on the UNHCR compound in Yei, Sudan.

We offer our condolences to the families and colleagues of the victims, who were working to assist in the return of refugees to southern Sudan.

These tragic deaths highlight the great dedication and sacrifice of humanitarian workers who strive to help the world’s most vulnerable people in dangerous conditions. Although the perpetrators of this attack are unknown, it follows a string of targeted attacks on humanitarian workers in northern Uganda and southern Sudan. We call on all parties to end assaults on those helping displaced populations in the region.

2006/326, Released on March 30, 2006, Press Statement, Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman, Washington, DC, March 30, 2006

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