In a statement published on Wednesday, the members of the council declared The PAS posed “a direct threat to the territorial integrity of Sudan” And could fragment the country, feed the fighting and deepen an already disastrous humanitarian crisis.
The ambassadors reaffirmed “unshakable” support for sovereignty, independence and unity of SudanStressing that the unilateral actions that undermine these principles endangers not only the future of Sudan, but also peace and stability in the region in the broad sense.
The Council called on the RSF and Sudanese armed forces to take up talks aimed at reaching a sustainable ceasefire and to create the conditions for a political settlement involving all political and social groups.
The objective, according to them, is a credible and inclusive transition to a government led by civilians who can lead the country to the democratic elections and offer “a peaceful, stable and prosperous future” in accordance with the aspirations of the Sudanese people.
Flash points in Darfur and Kordofan
The declared declaration Resolution 2736 of the Council (2024)Who requires that the RSF lifts its headquarters from El Fasher, stops fighting and defuses tensions in and around the capital of Darfur du Nord.
Famine and extreme food insecurity are likely to spread in the city, which has been besieged since April 2024.
The members expressed the alarm in the face of the reports of an RSF offensive renewed this week in El Fasher and urged the group to allow “unhindered humanitarian access” to the city.
The Council has also expressed its serious concerns about the attacks reported in the Sudan Kordofan region in recent weeks, which would have been carried out by both parties, which caused a large number of civilian deaths. They also expressed a deep concern about the impact of the conflict on humanitarian operations.
Access requests
The members of the Council have pressed all parties to allow a safe and unhindered humanitarian access in accordance with international law, to protect civilians and to comply with their obligations under resolution 2736 and the Jeddah Declaration in 2023.
They stressed that the perpetrators of serious violations were to be held to count.
They have also urged all the Member States of the UN to avoid any external interference which feeds conflicts and instability, supports lasting peace efforts and comply with the relevant resolutions of international law and the Council, including resolution 2750.
Backing for the UN sent
The Council reiterated its commitment to supporting the people of Sudan in their quest for peace, security, stability and prosperity.
He also expressed his full support for the secretary general’s personal envoy, Ramtane LamamraAnd his work with the sides at war and civil society to obtain a lasting settlement through dialogue.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
