“Sudan must not be forgotten” David Lammy announces political and humanitarian action to address “catastrophe” in Sudan
January 25, 2025
Urgent political action is needed to prevent spiralling violence and famine in Sudan, according to Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
Speaking at a press conference in London today, Lammy called on the international community to take urgent action to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in the country.
“The situation in Sudan is dire and deteriorating,” Lammy said. “People are dying from violence, disease and starvation. We cannot stand idly by and watch as this catastrophe unfolds.”
Lammy announced a number of measures that the UK government will take to address the crisis in Sudan, including:
- Providing £20 million in immediate humanitarian aid to provide food, water and shelter to those in need
- Urging the UN Security Council to impose an arms embargo on Sudan to prevent further violence
- Working with the African Union to support a political solution to the crisis
Lammy also called on the Sudanese government to take urgent steps to end the violence and allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need.
“The people of Sudan are facing unimaginable suffering,” Lammy said. “We must act now to save lives and prevent this catastrophe from getting worse.”
The UK government’s announcement comes amid growing international concern about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The UN estimates that over 6 million people are now facing food insecurity in the country, and over 2 million have been displaced from their homes.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has also had a devastating impact on the country’s health system. Millions of people are now without access to basic healthcare, and the outbreak of preventable diseases such as measles and cholera is increasing.
The UK government’s announcement is a welcome step towards addressing the crisis in Sudan. However, more needs to be done to prevent further suffering and loss of life. The international community must work together to support a political solution to the crisis and provide urgent humanitarian aid to those in need.
“Sudan must not be forgotten” David Lammy announces political and humanitarian action to address “catastrophe” in Sudan
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