General Assembly President Urges Collective Action on Sudan as Crisis Deepens
2024-11-26 12:00
New York, 26 November 2024 – The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, today urged the international community to take collective action to address the escalating crisis in Sudan following the military coup on 25 October 2023.
“The situation in Sudan is deeply concerning and requires our immediate attention,” said President Kőrösi. “The military takeover has resulted in the dissolution of the civilian-led transitional government, the arrest of political leaders, and the suspension of constitutional rights.”
President Kőrösi noted that the coup had sparked widespread protests and violence, with dozens of people killed and hundreds injured. He expressed grave concern about the reports of human rights violations, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and excessive use of force by security forces.
The President called on all parties to the crisis to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to find a peaceful and democratic solution. He emphasized the need for the military to respect the will of the Sudanese people and to restore civilian rule.
“The return to civilian rule in Sudan is essential for the country’s stability and development,” said President Kőrösi. “The international community must support the Sudanese people in their efforts to build a democratic and prosperous future.”
President Kőrösi said that he had been in contact with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and other international partners to discuss the situation in Sudan. He welcomed the appointment of a special envoy for Sudan by the Secretary-General and pledged the full cooperation of the General Assembly in support of the UN’s efforts to resolve the crisis.
“The United Nations General Assembly stands ready to work with the international community to support the Sudanese people in their aspiration for democracy, peace, and justice,” said President Kőrösi. “We must act collectively and decisively to help Sudan overcome this crisis and build a better future.”
Background
Sudan has been in a state of political turmoil since the overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir in 2019. A civilian-led transitional government was formed in August 2019, but the military retained significant power.
Tensions between the civilian and military components of the transitional government increased in recent months, leading to the military coup on 25 October 2023. The coup has been widely condemned by the international community, including the United Nations Security Council.
Additional Information
- The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold a closed-door meeting on Sudan on 28 November 2024.
- The African Union has suspended Sudan’s membership following the military coup.
- The United States has suspended non-humanitarian assistance to Sudan.
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on Sudanese military leaders.
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating alleged human rights abuses in Sudan.
General Assembly President urges collective action on Sudan as crisis deepens
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