A specialized administrative court in France has declared that South Darfur State in southwestern Sudan is experiencing “a blind fury of violence,” potentially increasing the likelihood of “protecting its residents through the granting of asylum in France.”
This decision was made by the National Court of Asylum (CNDA) and was announced on Monday in favour of a citizen from Darfur, which is currently facing ongoing conflicts.
This ruling by CNDA, which handles appeals for asylum applications, establishes a precedent for all similar cases in France.
The court granted the applicant “the benefit of protection stipulated by European law.” It further noted that if he were to return to his home state, he would face a “real risk of being exposed to a serious threat to his life or person without being able to obtain effective protection from the authorities of his country.”
The CNDA stated that this threat arises from the violence resulting from the domestic armed conflict, which could harm civilians.
Until the situation changes, the ruling allows for the protection of individuals coming from South Darfur to France.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in the deaths of more than 9,000 people and the displacement of 5.8 million. According to official statistics, Sudanese individuals represented the majority of asylum applicants in Paris from October 9 to 15, accounting for 15.5% of applications.