Wol Mapal • 6 minutes ago • 2 min read
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has condemned the deadly drone attack on Amiet Market in the Abyei Administrative Area, where local authorities have reported 220 people killed.
In a press release issued on Thursday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Youssouf expressed concern over the civilian casualties and the suffering caused by the October 19 attack.
He deplored the impact of the violence on civilians, saying they continue to pay an “intolerable price” through the loss of loved ones, displacement, destruction of livelihoods and disruption of access to food, healthcare and essential services.
Youssouf extended his condolences to the bereaved families and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
He called on all parties to halt attacks affecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, protect humanitarian and medical personnel, and allow safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian assistance in accordance with international humanitarian law.
The AU Commission Chairperson also urged all parties to avoid actions that could fuel further conflict, while reaffirming the African Union’s support for regional and international mediation efforts.
The attack on Amiet Market has triggered a humanitarian crisis in the Abyei Area, with previous reports by Eye Radio citing local authorities indicating that more than 8,000 people have been displaced to Abyei town and surrounding areas.
The attack on Amiet Market on October 19 reportedly killed more than 220 people and displaced more than 8,000 others to Abyei town and surrounding areas, according to figures cited in previous Eye Radio reports.
The incident has raised concerns over civilian protection and the humanitarian situation in the Abyei Area.
Wol Mapal
Broadcast Journalist | Storyteller | Public-Interest Reporter Wol Mapal is a South Sudanese broadcast journalist dedicated to telling stories that inform, inspire, and hold power to account. With years of experience in radio, digital journalism, and multimedia storytelling, he covers politics, governance, human rights, peace, climate, health, humanitarian, and community affairs with accuracy, depth, and integrity. Beyond the headlines, into the heart of the story.