Kuwait welcomes Sudan ceasefire in Ramadan
KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the UN Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2724 on Saturday, calling for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan. This step, according to the statement, would enable swift and safe delivery of aid to civilians. Reaffirming support for international efforts in this regard, especially the ones by UN Secretary General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, the ministry said a solution to the crisis depends on all parties in Sudan adhering to the aforementioned resolution and committing to the Jeddah Declaration outcomes in a way that preserves Sudan’s sovereignty and achieves its people’s aspirations of a safe and decent life, concluded the statement.
Also, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi welcomed the UN Security Council resolution 2724 calling for a ceasefire in Sudan during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, Al-Budaiwi expressed hope that all Sudan’s parties would commit to the resolution in a manner that maintains security, stability, and the safety of Sudanese people. He reiterated the GCC’s unwavering positions regarding maintaining Sudan’s stability, security, and territorial integrity, as well as supporting Sudan in light of current developments.
The GCC chief underlined the need for reaching a lull in Sudan and giving top priority to dialogue and unity, as well as removing the sufferings of Sudanese people and preventing any foreign interference in Sudan’s affairs. On Thursday, the UN Security Council approved Britain’s draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and halting all atrocities in Sudan during Ramadan, urging all parties to the conflict to reach a sustainable solution through dialogue.
The resolution called for removing all obstacles and allowing full, rapid, and safe humanitarian aid to get into Sudan, as well as other commitments. Sudan has been witnessing fierce fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since mid-April 2023 that has killed and wounded tens of thousands of people.