‘Famine conditions are spreading’ as Sudan’s crisis worsens: Security Council
- 2025-01-06 12:00
NEW YORK – Famine conditions are spreading in Sudan as the country’s political and economic crisis worsens, the UN Security Council warned on Friday.
The council, in a statement, expressed “deep concern” about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, where millions of people are facing hunger and disease.
“The Council strongly condemns the violence against civilians and calls for an immediate end to all hostilities,” the statement said. “The Council also calls for the full implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement signed by the Government of Sudan and the Sudan Revolutionary Front on 3 October 2020.”
The council also called for “unhindered humanitarian access to all areas of Sudan, including conflict-affected areas.”
The UN has warned that Sudan is facing its worst humanitarian crisis in decades, with more than 13 million people in need of food assistance. The country is also grappling with a political and economic crisis, which has led to widespread protests and violence.
In recent weeks, the Sudanese government has been accused of using excessive force against protesters, and of arbitrarily detaining and torturing opposition figures. The government has denied these accusations.
The Security Council called on the Sudanese government to “respect the human rights of all Sudanese citizens, including the right to freedom of expression and assembly.”
The council also called on the international community to “provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of Sudan.”
The UN has launched a $1.6 billion appeal for humanitarian assistance to Sudan in 2023. The appeal is less than 10% funded.
‘Famine conditions are spreading’ as Sudan’s crisis worsens: Security Council
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