Speaking at a high-level humanitarian conference in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, António Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres speaks at the humanitarian conference.
Call for a ceasefire
Mr. Guterres also highlighted the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and protection of civilians.
“My Personal Envoy [Ramtane Lamamra] is engaging with the warring parties on concrete ways to advance these aims, including through the full implementation of the Jeddah Declaration,” he said.
Signed by the leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – facilitated by Saudi Arabia and the United States – the Jeddah Declaration outlined key steps, including respect for international humanitarian law, protecting civilians from harm, facilitating humanitarian aid, and dialogue to reach a ceasefire.
Call for global solidarity
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Mr. Guterres called on world leaders to use their influence to support peace and humanitarian aid efforts.
“At this blessed time for peace, compassion, giving and solidarity, I urge all of you to use your tremendous leverage for good,” he said.
“We must do more – and do more now – to help the people of Sudan out of this nightmare,” he concluded.