The UN Security Council has warned that a recent charter signed by Sudan’s RSF could worsen the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. They urged for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to resolve the situation that has already displaced millions and led to significant loss of life.
The United Nations Security Council has expressed significant apprehension regarding a charter recently signed by Sudan’s paramilitary forces, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This charter aims to establish a “government of peace and unity” in regions controlled by RSF, which has been engaged in a violent conflict with Sudan’s army since April 2023. The Security Council warns that such a development could intensify the ongoing conflict and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The Security Council members articulated their concerns, emphasizing that the establishment of a parallel governing authority poses risks of fragmentation of Sudan and deterioration of the humanitarian situation. They urged all combatants to discontinue hostilities and pursue constructive political dialogue to reach a sustainable ceasefire.
The fighting between the Sudanese army and the RSF has persisted for nearly two years, resulting in tens of thousands of fatalities and displacing over 12 million individuals. The International Rescue Committee has characterized this tumult as the “biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded.” The conflict has effectively divided the nation, with the army occupying the northern and eastern regions, while the RSF controls the majority of western Darfur and parts of southern Sudan.
In recent weeks, the army has successfully regained control over several key territories in Khartoum and central Sudan, areas that were initially captured by the RSF at the onset of the conflict.
In summary, the UN Security Council’s grave concern regarding Sudan’s political situation highlights the potential for increased violence and humanitarian distress stemming from the newly signed RSF charter. The urgent call for an immediate ceasefire and political dialogue underscores the necessity for peace in a country deeply affected by prolonged conflict and humanitarian crises. As fighting continues, the international community must pay close attention to the efforts for stabilization in Sudan.
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