A/HRC/15/57 40 km north of Nyala South Darfur. The fighting broke out on 15 September 2009 following the arrest of a PDF member by BIG soldiers. The fighting reportedly resulted in the displacement of the civilian population and killing of civilians. In Korma, North Darfur, UNAMID received information on an SAF attack on SLA/AW controlled areas in Western Korma. On 7 September 2009 GoS forces in collaboration with militia groups attacked the positions of SLA/AW in the area. UNAMID could not confirm the exact number of casualties as it was denied access to the area by the Government due to the intensity of the fighting. However, it is believed that at least five people including civilians were killed in the fighting. In South Darfur, Government aerial bombardment of SLA/Abdul Wahid controlled areas in East Jebel Marra, including Kidingir, Kara, Deribat, Fena, Kutur, Alaradeb and Alashara at the beginning of January 2010 reportedly led to displacement and killing of civilians. Exact figures could not be confirmed due to UNAMID’s limited access to the area. In 2007, the Government adopted the Armed Forces Act which penalizes violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. Amendments to the Criminal act adopted in May 2009 also made new provisions on war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Response of the Government of Sudan The Government notes the promulgation of the 2007 Armed Forces Act which contains a chapter on protection of civilians and civilian installation. It also makes reference to a declaration on the rules of conduct for armed forces personnel in conflict zones which was widely circulated to all units of the SAF 1.1.2 Start to implement, in cooperation with the UN and AMIS, a plan to control and disarm the militia. Action should also be taken to control and downsize security forces such as the Popular Defense Forces (PDF), Border Intelligence Guard, Central Reserve Police, Popular Police or Nomadic Police. Ensure that members of these institutions are vetted to exclude members who have committed serious human rights violations and bring them to justice. Short-term • Plan published • Action taken to control and disarm the militia and to control and downsize the PDF, Border Intelligence Guard, Central Reserve Police, Popular Police or Nomadic Police No plan has been published by the Government. On 1 April 2010, the Government concluded a discharge Some activities were undertaken but little or no impact has been reported 15