Warning that the months-long conflict in Sudan could spill over in the region, Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan on Thursday called on the international community to consider designating the militias ravaging his country as terrorist groups "to protect the Sudanese people, the region and the world."
To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you."They have killed thousands and displaced millions," he said, emphasizing that the Government has responded to all initiatives for peace extended by the regional bloc IGAD and others, such as the Jeddah meeting organized by the United States and Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and South Sudan. Yet the rebels have refused all initiatives and"continue to commit genocide.
Mr. Al-Burhan thanked the Secretary-General and the United Nations and its agencies for their support and humanitarian aid. The Government has opened ports and airports and allowed convoys to bring assistance to people in need. He called on all agencies to fill the gaps and meet the Sudanese people's needs for food, medicine and shelter.The President of the Transitional Sovereign Council stressed he is committed to a transfer of power to the Sudanese people through a peaceful and legitimate process."A short period of transition during which the current security, humanitarian, and economic conditions and reconstruction are addressed," would be followed by general elections.
On other matters he stated his commitment to support women, children and vulnerable segments of society, and to the, pointing out that the freeze on international assistance has directly impacted the country's ability to achieve the global goals. He again appealed to donors to address the humanitarian situation in Sudan.
Finally, Mr. Al-Burhan called on regional organizations to work in the interests of the African people, stressing that he would not allow some external parties to impose solutions to Sudanese problems according to their own interests.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sudan: Economic Analyst - Sudan in 'Depths of Economic Abyss'In an interview with Radio Dabanga, economic analyst Kamal Karrar said that the continuation of the war for more than five months caused the country's overall economic collapse.
Read more »
Sudan: 'Heavy Loss of Life' As Sudan's RSF Attacks El ObeidThe RSF attack on the city of El Obeid, North Kordofan, continued Monday, leading to the closure of the El Obeid Grand Market, as power outages across the state continue to cause suffering.
Read more »
Sudan: UN Agencies Warn of Malnutrition and Measles 'Catastrophe' in SudanThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are sounding the alarm on the deteriorating health situation in Sudan which already claimed thousands of lives. The latest FEWS-NET report warns that the agricultural yield in Sudan this year will be significantly reduced.
Read more »
South Sudan: The Looming Collapse of Peace in South SudanAnalysis - South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, is currently in the United States waiting to address the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Kiir is expected to deliver his speech on or around the 21st of September 2023. What he plans to tell the world leaders is anyone's guess. But one thing is clear: Kiir is determined to deliver a speech designed to portray himself as a leader who champions peace in his country--and who in his mind, is ready to contest in the upcoming 2024 general
Read more »
Sudan: Three Civilians Die 'In a Hail of Bullets' After RSF Questioning in Sudan CapitalThree people, including a well-known lawyer, were murdered 'in a hail of bullets', allegedly by members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in Khartoum North (Bahri) last week. The victims had just been released from questioning by the paramilitaries.
Read more »
- Reparations for African Diaspora, Child Deaths in Sudan, Libya UpdateIt is high time countries made reparatory justice a priority to address the legacy of slavery and colonialism, which continues to negatively impact the daily lives of people of African descent across the globe.
Read more »