https://sudantribune.com/article285069
April 29, 2024 (NEW YORK) – The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, issued a stark warning Monday about the dire situation in El Fasher, Sudan.
Speaking to reporters following a UN Security Council meeting on the crisis, she painted a grim picture of a city on the brink of a “large-scale massacre.”
Citing credible reports of RSF militia activity near El Fasher, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield condemned their actions and called for immediate de-escalation. “History is repeating itself in Darfur in the worst possible way,” she stated.
The potential consequences of an attack on El Fasher are devastating. The city is not only home to 2 million Sudanese citizens but also serves as a refuge for 500,000 internally displaced persons who have fled violence elsewhere in Darfur.
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UK lawmakers want more actions over Sudan conflict
https://sudantribune.com/article285071
April 30, 2024 (LONDON) – A British MP has written to Foreign Secretary, David Cameron on what the UK and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) are doing to resolve the deteriorating situation in war-torn Sudan.
The letter from Sarah Champion, Chair of the House of Commons International Development Committee (IDC), came after senior aid workers operating in Sudan presented “horrifying” evidence of the situation on ground.
The letter sets out the extremity of the escalating situation in the conflict-hit nation.
The evidence to IDC reportedly presented multiple stories of suffering, malnutrition, sexual violence and exploitation as the country descends into one of the worst humanitarian and hunger emergencies in recent history.
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Saudi Arabia presses Sudanese military for ceasefire as war worsens
https://sudantribune.com/article285106
May 1, 2024 (RIYADH) – On Wednesday, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with the President of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Commander, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo “Hemetti”.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying Bin Farhan discussed the repercussions of the current situation on the Sudanese people with both military commanders. He urged them to commit to a ceasefire to prevent further civilian suffering and limit the aggravation of the devastating humanitarian situation. The statement added that he also called for them to stop the fighting to protect state institutions and ensure the safety and stability of Sudan.
