Arab League forms Arab group to address Sudan crisis

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By China View Xinhua

Dated Monday 08 May 2023 - full copy:

Arab League forms ministerial committee to address Sudan crisis

CAIRO, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The Arab League Council issued a resolution on Sunday to form an Arab ministerial contact group to communicate with the Sudanese parties and influential countries, aiming to reach a settlement of the crisis in Sudan.

The resolution, made during the Council's emergency meeting in the Egyptian capital Cairo, is meant to intensify Arab efforts to find a peaceful solution to the current conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that erupted in mid-April.

Under the resolution, the contact group would include representatives from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the Arab League, according to an Arab League statement.

The contact group will hold communication with the Sudanese parties, influential countries regionally and internationally as well as relevant international organizations, according to the statement.

The committee aims to reach a complete and sustainable ceasefire in Sudan and address the causes of the crisis.

It will further coordinate with international relief organizations to provide urgent humanitarian and medical support to citizens and displaced persons inside Sudan.

The group will also work to help those taking refuge in neighboring countries.

The Council also stressed the need to fully respect Sudan's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and not to interfere in its internal affairs to avoid fueling conflict and threatening regional peace and security.

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AU: Arrest warrants & sanctions should be imposed on Sudan's Burhan & Hemeti, goldmines assets frozen

NOTE from Sudan Watch Editor: Arrest warrants should be issued for Messrs Burhan and Hemeti. Also, they should be sanctioned and the riches they've embezzled from Sudan returned to Sudan to pay for the mess their fights have created. Sudan's goldmines and other natural resources should be sequestered to pay for costs of self-made humanitarian crises. Providing aid to Sudan and areas affected by its fighting is paid for by hard working taxpayers from the world over. Africa is rich. It's time the African Union is empowered to lead and pay for Africa-led initiatives, aid and peacekeepers.

Here is a copy of a tweet dated Monday 1 May 2023 featuring an Al Jazeera English video interview with Africa and Sudan analyst Mr Cameron Hudson.

I spoke to @AJEnglish about the likely expansion of conflict in #Sudan as we move toward political talks and how those talks need to be set up to deliver real results for the people of Sudan, not just talking points and tactical maneuvering for the warmakers. pic.twitter.com/cU1Giu1tks

— Cameron Hudson (@_hudsonc) May 1, 2023

In virtual meeting with UN aid chiefs & partners, Kenya's president rallies urgent support for Sudan

Thank you, @WilliamsRuto, for your leadership and support for urgent humanitarian action in #Sudan.

We need a strong plan moving forward to prevent the situation from further spiraling. https://t.co/ZAINbsobQn

— Martin Griffiths (@UNReliefChief) May 1, 2023

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed was among UN officials and other leaders who held a meeting with President William Ruto on Monday, May 1, to find a way forward for the Sudan crisis.

A statement from State House noted the high-level meeting, which was chaired by Ruto, was held both virtually and physically.

Ruto gave a report on the progress of conflict resolution in Sudan noting that the warring sides had declined the call of the international communities and leadership to cease fire. He added that the people of Sudan were in need of humanitarian aid noting that they did not have enough supply of food and water.

Further, he stated that the number of people displaced by the war continued to increase at an alarming rate forcing many of them to flee to other countries.

“The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has reached catastrophic levels. The protagonists have declined to heed the calls by the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the international community to cease fire.

“Consequently, water, food and medicines are in short supply. Internally, the number of displaced people keeps rising as many more flee to neighbouring countries,” Ruto stated.

Full story here from Kenyans.co.ke:
UN Bosses, Other Leaders Fly to Kenya to Help Ruto Solve Sudan Crisis, Monday 1 May 2023
https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/88801-un-bosses-other-leaders-fly-kenya-help-ruto-solve-sudan-crisis

IMAGE: A collage image of President William Ruto meeting with other leaders to discuss the war in Sudan on Monday May 1 2023. PCS

Arab League to convene on Sudan 1 May upon Egypt's request, the current president of the League's council

Report from MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) 

Sunday 30 April 2023 3:01:59 PM - full copy:

Arab League Permanent Representatives To Convene On Sudan Mon.

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, April 30 (KUNA) -- The Arab League announced Sunday holding an extraordinary meeting at the permanent representatives level on Monday, tomorrow, to discuss the latest developments in Sudan, upon Egypt's request, the current president of the League's council.

The League's Secretariat General received an official letter from Egypt's permanent mission, calling for resuming the extraordinary session of the League held on April 16, an Arab League source said in a press statement.

The statement issued during the last meeting's permanent representative stipulates that the session is still held to follow up the developments in Sudan, according to the source.

The last meeting called for an immediate stop of all the armed clashes in Sudan to halt the bloodshed, and maintain safety and security of civilians as well as Sudan's properties, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The last gathering warned against increased violence in Sudan that is associated with dangerous repercussions. (end)

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