World Must Not Turn Its Back on Sudan’s Deepening Crisis: Guterres
New York, February 14, 2025 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged the international community not to turn its back on Sudan, as the country’s deepening crisis threatens to destabilize the entire region.
In a briefing to the UN Security Council, Guterres said that Sudan was facing “a perfect storm” of challenges, including political instability, economic collapse, and humanitarian crises.
“The people of Sudan are suffering,” Guterres said. “They are facing a complex crisis that will require a sustained and coordinated international response.”
The UN chief pointed to the recent coup d’état in Sudan, which has plunged the country into political turmoil. He also expressed concern about the deteriorating economic situation, which has led to widespread poverty and hunger.
“The economic crisis is deepening,” Guterres said. “Inflation is soaring, and the value of the Sudanese pound has plummeted. This is making it increasingly difficult for people to afford basic necessities like food and medicine.”
In addition to the political and economic crises, Sudan is also facing a number of humanitarian crises. The country is home to millions of internally displaced people, and there are severe food shortages in many parts of the country.
“The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is one of the worst in the world,” Guterres said. “Millions of people are in need of food, water, and shelter. The international community must do more to help them.”
Guterres called on the international community to provide financial and technical assistance to Sudan, and to support the country’s transition to democracy.
“We must not turn our backs on Sudan,” Guterres said. “The fate of the Sudanese people hangs in the balance.”
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution on Sudan in the coming days. The resolution is likely to call for an end to the violence, the release of political prisoners, and the establishment of a transitional government.
World must not turn its back on Sudan’s deepening crisis: Guterres
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