Humanitarian lifeline for Sudan secured for three more months
November 14, 2024
Khartoum, Sudan – The United Nations has secured a three-month extension of the cross-border humanitarian operation in Sudan, providing a lifeline for millions of people in need.
The resolution, adopted by the UN Security Council on Friday, extends the mandate of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) until March 15, 2025.
UNITAMS has been providing critical humanitarian assistance to Sudan since 2014, including food, water, shelter, and healthcare. The mission also supports the implementation of the country’s peace agreement, which was signed in 2020.
The extension of UNITAMS’ mandate comes at a time when Sudan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis. More than 10 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, and the country is also grappling with a political and economic crisis.
Key points of the resolution include:
- Extends the mandate of UNITAMS until March 15, 2025.
- Authorizes UNITAMS to continue providing humanitarian assistance to Sudan.
- Calls on all parties to the conflict to cooperate with UNITAMS and to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers.
- Urges the Sudanese government to implement the peace agreement and to address the root causes of the humanitarian crisis.
The resolution was adopted with 14 votes in favor and one abstention (Russia).
Reactions to the resolution
The Sudanese government welcomed the extension of UNITAMS’ mandate, saying that it would help to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, said that the extension of UNITAMS’ mandate was a “positive step” and that he hoped it would help to create a more stable and peaceful Sudan.
The international community also welcomed the resolution, saying that it would help to ensure the continued delivery of humanitarian assistance to Sudan.
Implications of the resolution
The extension of UNITAMS’ mandate is a positive step for Sudan. It will help to ensure the continued delivery of humanitarian assistance to the millions of people who need it. It will also support the implementation of the peace agreement and help to create a more stable and peaceful Sudan.
Humanitarian lifeline for Sudan secured for three more months
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