Egypt aims to stop tragic Sudan war: FM
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati confirmed that "Sudan's security is Egypt's security."
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Footage\Halima Habdullha holds her 7-month-old severely malnourished daughter Kaltum Abakar in an MSF-run clinic in the Aboutengue displacement site near Acre, Chad on October 4, 2024. (AP)
According to Cairo News, the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel-Ati has expressed that his visit to Sudan was "very important," emphasizing that Egypt prioritizes ending the tragic war in Sudan and reaching an immediate ceasefire, in addition to Sudan regaining its security and stability.
He stressed that "Sudan's security is Egypt's security, and our role is to provide all possible facilities and support to enable our Sudanese brothers to agree on a political solution within the framework of a civil state and a state with strong institutions, headed by the Sudanese Armed Forces."
Abdel-Ati stressed that he was charged with a message of "support and solidarity with the Sudanese state and its institutions, and to emphasize that Egypt cannot spare any effort to work to support Sudan in this difficult circumstance."
He added that Egypt rejects any foreign interference from any party because the solution must be Sudanese only, emphasizing that what is agreed upon by the Sudanese will be supported by Egypt.
Last month, Russia vetoed a controversial resolution backed by the United Kingdom on Sudan, in a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the resolution infringes on Sudan's sovereignty.
According to watchdogs, the final draft of the resolution contained references to "parties to the conflict," equating between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on one end and the Sudanese Armed Forces and authorities on the other. These references were made regarding the facilitation of humanitarian aid assistance, cessation of hostilities, adherence to International Humanitarian Law, avoiding attacks on civilians, and preventing incidents of conflict-related sexual violence.
Russia criticized the UK draft for misplacing responsibility for civilian protection and security, insisting it should lie with the Sudanese government, and vowed to use its veto to prevent such actions.
El-Sisi vows continued support
Last month, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi promised "continued support" to the military in war-torn Sudan during a meeting with the country's army leader, according to a statement by his office
During conversations with Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan el-Sisi appealed for "a ceasefire and sparing the blood of Sudanese brothers."
Since April of last year, the war between Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has claimed tens of thousands of lives and sparked one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.
Independent UN experts reported uncovering "harrowing" violations committed by both sides, suggesting that these acts "may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity." They urged the immediate deployment of an independent force with the mandate to safeguard civilians.
In response, Sudan’s Foreign Ministry, aligned with the army under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, issued a statement saying "the Sudanese government rejects in their entirety the recommendations of the UN mission."
Sudan's army leader used his remarks at the World Urban Forum in Cairo earlier this year to criticize his RSF adversaries. He accused them of "targeting Sudan's existence, state, heritage, infrastructure, and achievement."
According to the United Nations, tens of thousands of Sudanese have been killed and over 11 million have been displaced, including 3.1 million who fled outside the country.
