The UAE has called for a Ramadan ceasefire in Sudan, but the Sudanese army rejects it, alleging UAE support for paramilitary forces. The conflict has created a severe humanitarian crisis. The UAE plans to announce funding and a summit to address the situation, but Sudan’s government opposes these developments, citing sovereignty concerns.
On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) proposed a ceasefire in Sudan during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. However, the Sudanese army rejected this call as the civil war in the country nears its two-year anniversary. The army accuses the UAE of being an aggressor, claiming that it arms the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an allegation that has received validation from UN experts and U.S. lawmakers, though the UAE has denied these accusations.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, displacing over 12 million people and leaving half of the populace hungry. The UAE official emphasized the need for a humanitarian ceasefire during Ramadan, a time associated with compassion and mercy. Nonetheless, a senior army representative stated, “We do not accept a Ramadan ceasefire until the siege is broken on all cities and areas that are besieged.”
Currently, the RSF is assaulting the city of Al-Fashir, the last significant stronghold of the army in the Darfur region, while the army is reportedly gaining ground in the capital, Khartoum. In conjunction with its ceasefire proposal, the UAE plans to host a summit in Addis Ababa alongside the African Union to discuss financing for humanitarian efforts in Sudan and intends to announce a commitment of $200 million.
The Sudanese government has rejected the idea of a summit, perceiving it as an affront to Sudan’s sovereignty and an act of aggression against an African nation. Malik Agar, the deputy of the country’s Sovereign Council, stated that the Sudanese army’s portrayal of the UAE’s involvement is distorted, claiming, “These allegations will not divert the UAE’s attention from its primary objective, which is aimed at promoting stability.”
The UAE’s call for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan has been rejected by the Sudanese army, which accuses the UAE of complicity in the conflict. The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire, with millions displaced and facing hunger. While the UAE seeks to promote stability through its proposals and funding efforts, the Sudanese government continues to oppose their initiatives, citing violations of sovereignty.
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