UK Condemns Indiscriminate Attacks on Sudanese Civilians in Al Jazirah State
28 October 2024
The United Kingdom has strongly condemned reports of indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state, calling them “appalling.”
Speaking at the UN Security Council, UK Ambassador to the United Nations Barbara Woodward said:
“We are deeply concerned by the reports of indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Al Jazirah state. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians, including children and women. We condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms.”
Ambassador Woodward called for an immediate end to the violence and for those responsible to be held accountable. She also urged the international community to support the efforts of the Sudanese government and civil society organizations to protect civilians and bring peace to Al Jazirah state.
The UK statement comes amid growing international condemnation of the attacks in Al Jazirah state. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that at least 50 civilians have been killed and over 100 injured in the violence.
OCHA has also expressed concern about the humanitarian impact of the attacks, which have displaced thousands of people and destroyed homes, schools, and hospitals.
The UK has a long history of supporting peace and stability in Sudan. In recent years, the UK has provided financial assistance to the UN peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and has worked with the Sudanese government to promote human rights and democracy.
The UK’s statement on the attacks in Al Jazirah state is a clear indication that the UK remains committed to supporting peace and stability in Sudan. The UK will continue to work with its international partners to hold those responsible for the attacks accountable and to support the efforts of the Sudanese government to protect civilians and bring peace to Al Jazirah state.
Additional Information:
- Al Jazirah state is located in central Sudan, about 100 miles south of Khartoum.
- The attacks in Al Jazirah state are believed to have been carried out by militias allied with the Sudanese government.
- The Sudanese government has denied responsibility for the attacks and has accused rebel groups of carrying them out.
- The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Sudan on 29 October 2024.
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