The draft resolution, which was reviewed and prepared by Agence France-Presse Britain And Sierra Leone, the parties “to immediately cease hostilities and engage in good faith in dialogue to enable steps towards de-escalation, with the aim of agreeing to an expeditious ceasefire throughout the country.”
A war has been going on since April 2023 between… Sudanese army Led by Abdel Fattah The proof And troops Fast support Led by Muhammad Hamdan Daklohis former deputy.
Both parties were accused of committing War crimes Including targeting civilians, preventing humanitarian access, and using starvation methods against millions of civilians.
About 11.3 million people were displaced as a result of the war, including approximately 3 million abroad SudanAccording to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which described the situation as a humanitarian “disaster.”
About 26 million people face severe food insecurity, and famine has been declared in Zamzam camp in Darfur.
The country has witnessed the outbreak of new violence in recent weeks, while each side is “convinced that it can win on the battlefield,” according to what the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, said a few days ago.
In this context, the draft resolution calls on both parties to “respect the commitments” made in 2023 to protect civilians, not to use sexual violence as a “tactic of war,” and to allow access Humanitarian aid “Quickly, safely and without hassles.”
And he said British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who will chair the council meeting on Monday, said he “will press for a resolution that guarantees the protection of civilians and the free passage of aid.”
While a number of diplomats told Agence France-Presse that they are somewhat confident that the text will be adopted, there are some doubts about the position of the text. Russia Which has veto power.
One diplomat noted that during negotiations on the text, “Russia made a lot of comments,” and saw Moscow as clearly “biased” with Burhan’s camp.
Without naming any party, the draft resolution calls on member states to refrain from “external interference that fuels the conflict,” and urges respect for the arms embargo imposed on Darfur.
