African Nations on UN Security Council Condemn Sudan Aid Convoy Attack, Call for Ramadan Ceasefire

A3 Group Condemns Attacks on Humanitarian Assets in Sudan

This article examines the recent condemnation by the A3 group of African members of the United Nations Security Council concerning attacks on humanitarian efforts in Sudan. The urgency of the statement reflects the dire humanitarian crisis facing the country.

• The A3 group consists of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, and Somalia.
• The joint statement was delivered by Somalia’s Permanent Representative to the UN.
• Attacks on humanitarian assets have been linked to the Rapid Support Forces.

Urgent Call for Humanitarian Aid

During the announcement, H.E. Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman emphasized the catastrophic levels of suffering in Sudan.

• Osman described the recent attack on a World Food Program convoy as undermining fragile humanitarian lifelines.
• He stressed the need for increased humanitarian funding to meet the crisis’s demands.
• Humanitarian actors must operate without obstruction for effective aid delivery.

Impact of Ongoing Violence

The A3’s condemnation is set against a backdrop of escalating violence in Sudan, severely hindering humanitarian access.

• Continued assaults on aid workers and assets violate international law.
• The violence exacerbates the suffering of vulnerable communities.

Call for Ceasefire During Ramadan

Observing the holy month of Ramadan, the A3 group demanded an immediate halt to hostilities to facilitate aid delivery.

• Ambassador Osman highlighted the spiritual values of peace, mercy, and unity during this period.
• A cessation of violence would allow life-saving assistance to reach those in desperate need.

The Role of the African Union

The A3 reaffirmed the importance of the African Union in mitigating the ongoing crisis, collaborating with the UN.

• Coordinated efforts include initiatives from the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy.
• The A3 expressed continued support for diplomatic solutions and humanitarian aid efforts.

The situation in Sudan remains critical, with international bodies emphasizing the need for comprehensive and unimpeded humanitarian assistance. The A3 group’s call for peace and restraint underscores the urgent need for a collective response to the suffering in Sudan.

Source: African Union

By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.