UN calls for ceasefire

Guterres made remarks to the press at the UN building in New York after the meeting on Sudan held online by the African Union.

Noting that there was an agreement between all parties at the meeting that the conflict in Sudan must end immediately, Guterres signaled that he was ready to support de-escalation and the start of political dialogue.

“I call for a three-day ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr as the top priority in the first place,” Guterres said. This will allow civilians trapped in the conflict zone to relocate, receive medical treatment and meet other needs.” saying.

Noting the importance of establishing a dialogue immediately for a successful transition process after the end of the conflicts, Guterres stated that a civilian government must first be established.

CONFLICT BETWEEN THE ARMY AND NGO IN SUDAN

Armed clashes broke out between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (HDK) on the morning of April 15 in Khartoum and other cities, the capital of Sudan. The disagreement between the army and the HDK over the military security reform, which provides for the “full participation of the HDK in the army”, had become a hot-button conflict in recent months.

Sudan’s Foreign Ministry announced that the Sovereignty Council Chairman and army commander, General Abdulfettah al-Burhan, had decided to dissolve the HDK, which clashed with the army, and declare a rebel force against the state, and that they would act consequently. base.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), announced yesterday that the number of people who have lost their lives due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan has risen to 300. (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)