August 7, 2024
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UAE concerned over Sudan famine, welcomes UNSC meet

The Arab nation has voiced deep concern over the severe famine conditions in North Darfur, especially in the Zamzam camp, which houses over half a million displaced people…reports Asian Lite News

The United Arab Emirates is alarmed by the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, with severe food insecurity affecting over 25 million Sudanese citizens.

The Arab nation has voiced deep concern over the severe famine conditions in North Darfur, especially in the Zamzam camp, which houses over half a million displaced people. The UAE also expressed alarm at the potential for famine in Abu Shouk and Al Salam camps, as well as in nine additional Sudanese states facing catastrophic hunger.

In response to the UN Security Council’s recent meeting addressing the crisis, the UAE emphasized the need for sustained international attention on Sudan. The UAE called for an emergency response to secure a ceasefire and facilitate the rapid delivery of humanitarian aid, noting that lifesaving supplies are currently stalled at Sudan’s borders while thousands face starvation, particularly in Zamzam Camp and Northern Darfur.

The UAE condemned the use of starvation as a weapon of war and the denial of humanitarian access, both of which violate international humanitarian law. The country called on the Sudanese Armed Forces to lift restrictions on aid access and urged the Rapid Support Forces to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers.

Highlighting the urgency of the situation, the UAE stressed the need for increased cross-border and cross-line humanitarian access to save lives. The UAE called on the Security Council to consider all available measures to address the crisis, including authorizing UN agencies to facilitate aid through both cross-line and cross-border routes.

Additionally, the UAE supported the upcoming ceasefire talks in Geneva, organized by the United States, and co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland. The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian support in Sudan, having allocated USD 70 million to address urgent needs through UN agencies and organizations, and USD 30 million to assist regional Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries.

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