A number of traders in Kadugli town of Sudan’s South Kordofan state have complained of demolition of their shops by the local authorities who are carrying out a reorganization of the market.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj, traders said the local authorities imposed high fees reaching 8,000 SDG for each shop which forced many traders to leave the market.
They pointed that many traders were forced to sell their shops to others because they are unable to pay, saying the affected are mostly small traders and widows who are selling tea to earn a living.
Separately, local sources from Kadugli said a big number of Rapid Support Force (RSF) has reached to the area last week.
They added that the force were stationed north of Kadugli town and opened fire sporadically which created fear among the residents.