The UN Security Council passed a UK-proposed resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan, backed by 14 of 15 members with Russia abstaining. The aim is to allow aid delivery to 25 million people facing severe food shortages amid a conflict that began on 15 April 2023.
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The humanitarian situation in Sudan has reached a breaking point, with the conflict escalating since its initiation on 15 April 2023.
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The African Union also supports a cessation of fighting during Ramadan, with the holy month expected to commence on or around Monday, contingent on the sighting of the crescent moon.
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The primary goal is to facilitate the delivery of vital aid to the 25 million people facing severe food shortages in the war-torn nation.
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The United Kingdom proposed the resolution, which received support from 14 of the 15-member council.
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The conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of casualties, 8.3 million forcibly displaced, and extensive damage to infrastructure and the economy.
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Half Sudan’s 50 million population requires aid, with nearly 18 million on the brink of famine.
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Half Sudan’s 50 million population requires aid, with nearly 18 million on the brink of famine.
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The UN’s humanitarian response plan for Sudan 2024, with a budget of $2.7 billion, is currently only four per cent funded.
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The United Kingdom proposed the resolution, which received support from 14 of the 15-member council. However, Russia chose to abstain from the vote, expressing scepticism about the true intentions behind the Western-led initiative.
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