EU to provide humanitarian aid for the needy Sudanese on the occasion of Eid al-Adha

September 21, 2015 (KHARTOUM) – The European Union (EU) has pledged to provide basic food, shelter and drugs to the needy in the conflict areas in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) next Thursday.

EU ambassador to Khartoum, Thomas Ulicny has sent a congratulatory message to the Sudanese people on the occasion of Hajj (pilgrimage) and Eid al-Adha, saying “I extend my greetings and congratulations to all those who are performing Hajj and celebrating Eid al-Adha”.

“Muslims celebration of Eid al-Adha is a commemoration of the willingness of Abraham, peace be upon him, to sacrifice his son and thus it is a good opportunity for providing food to those who are less fortunate,” he added.

He expressed hope that God accepts prayers on this occasion and brings lasting peace, reconciliation and forgiveness not only to Sudan but also to South Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Libya and Yemen.

The EU envoy further hoped that their efforts reach those who are in need “for our humanity before our care”.

Meanwhile, the deputy joint special representative for the hybrid peacekeeping in Darfur (UNAMID), Abiodun Oluremi Bashua, urged the Sudanese people in a message on the occasion of Eid al-Adha to draw lessons of peace and sacrifice from the story of Abraham and his son.

“The road to peace is fraught with obstacles, difficulties, tests and sacrifices and peace won’t be achieved unless everybody shows sincere intentions and resolve,” he added
He described the progress which has been made in the internal dialogue in Darfur as a positive step towards achieving peace, stability and development in the region.

Bashua added they still hope that a comprehensive national dialogue will take place, pointing that recent meetings of the rebel umbrella Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) in Paris has given new breath for achieving peace in Darfur and throughout Sudan.

(ST)