UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday referred to as for a ceasefire of “at least three days” in Sudan over Eid al-Fitr, which marks the top of the holy month of Ramadan.
“We are living a very important moment in the Muslim calendar. I think this is the right moment for a ceasefire to hold,” Guterres instructed reporters, including: “We have been in contact with the parties, we believe it is possible.”
The pause would “allow civilians trapped in conflict zones to escape and to seek medical treatment, food and other essential supplies,” Guterres added.
More than 300 individuals have been killed for the reason that combating erupted Saturday between forces loyal to Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who instructions the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The Eid ceasefire “must be the first step in providing respite from the fighting and paving the way for a permanent ceasefire,” Guterres stated.
“This ceasefire is absolutely crucial at the present moment,” he added.
Some of the fiercest battles have taken place within the capital Khartoum, a metropolis house to 5 million individuals, most of whom have been cloistered of their properties with out electrical energy, meals and water.
“The cessation of hostilities must be followed by serious dialogue allowing for the successful transition, starting with the appointment of a civilian government,” Guterres stated. — Agence France-Presse
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