Security Council express concerns over dire situation in Sudan

The Council members welcomed the convening in Geneva, by the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Ramtane Lamamra, of proximity talks between the Sudanese warring parties.

They urged the Sudanese warring parties to de-escalate tensions, cease hostilities, and ensure the protection of civilians, including in El Fasher, in accordance with international humanitarian law and, as applicable, human rights law.

Members of the Council further called on the parties to use the opportunity of the talks to agree to steps to rapidly deliver these goals and work towards a sustainable end to the crisis in Sudan.

They called on the parties to agree further steps to allow and facilitate, in a manner consistent with relevant provisions of international law and with UN guiding principles of humanitarian assistance, including humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, safe and unhindered humanitarian access into and throughout Sudan.

Meanwhile the Council called on all member states to refrain from external interference which foments conflict and instability and instead to support mediation efforts for a durable peace.

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