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Russia makes rare criticism of Sudanese government over abducted pilots

August 30, 2010 (KHARTOUM) – The Russian special envoy to Sudan Mikhail Margelov chided Khartoum saying that the latter appears unable to assert control over security in the restive region of Darfur.

Russian special envoy to Sudan Mikhail Margelov (Novosti)
Russian special envoy to Sudan Mikhail Margelov (Novosti)
Three Russian pilots have been abducted on Sunday by unknown gunmen in the capital of South Darfur state. They are working for Badr Airlines, a private airliner based in Khartoum and known for operating cargo and passenger air services for humanitarian aid provided by UN agencies in Darfur.

This is the second kidnapping incident in almost a month involving a Russian pilot.

“We would not like the seizure of the Russian citizens in Sudan to turn into a vicious tendency,” Margelov said in an interview with Voice of Russia.

“We don’t know who kidnapped our citizens, that is, whether these gunmen belonged to a political group or whether they were simply bandits but as it seems, the most unpleasant thing is the question that immediately arises – meaning whether the Khartoum government can ensure order and security in Darfur and can it function as a responsible side in the Darfur settlement,” he added.

“The helicopter was carrying food and other civilian supplies for the United Nations mission to Darfur,” Margelov said

The Russian envoy had alleged last month that pro-government militias were behind the July kidnapping incident but said at the time that they were rebelling against Khartoum for lack of payment.

(ST)

5 Comments

  • DeltaBravo
    DeltaBravo

    Russia makes rare criticism of Sudanese government over abducted pilots
    To Mr Mikhail

    That is your own cup of tea. I think you were thsame person supporting Sudan Government and now you back away from your friend. The best of the friend is the worst of your enemy.

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  • okucu pa lotinokwan
    okucu pa lotinokwan

    Russia makes rare criticism of Sudanese government over abducted pilots
    To Russian government.

    You the Russia are full of doing bad things to others,today is your time stop crying,what for?When the four Russia Pilot Helicopter were caught in one of the airport in Upper Nile state south Sudan helping in arming George Athor in collobration with Khartoum government,you never said a word or rare Criticsm to Khartoum,test the soup without salt.

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  • Sudan virus
    Sudan virus

    Russia makes rare criticism of Sudanese government over abducted pilots
    Shame on Russia.

    If this so popular by then country do not know that the sun rotates on its orbit aground the world and she will know at the time of eclipse.

    Russian’s popularity will continue to decline until she admits her makes in the international affairs especially Sudan

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