{"id":20103906,"date":"2024-10-15T13:41:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T11:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dabangasudan.org\/?p=20103906"},"modified":"2024-10-15T13:41:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T11:41:55","slug":"au-urges-dialogue-rejects-military-solutions-in-sudan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dabangasudan.org\/en\/all-news\/article\/au-urges-dialogue-rejects-military-solutions-in-sudan","title":{"rendered":"AU urges dialogue, \u2018rejects military solutions\u2019 in Sudan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The African Union\u2019s Peace and Security Council* (PSC) has called on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to immediately lift the siege on North Darfur\u2019s capital of El Fasher, ensuring safe humanitarian access. Following its 1235th meeting on 9 October 2024, the PSC condemned the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis across Darfur, describing the situation as an \u201cunprecedented catastrophe.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0council\u2019s communique<\/a>\u00a0reaffirmed the African Union\u2019s (AU) commitment to supporting Sudan\u2019s peace and stability and strongly condemned sexual violence, child rights violations, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It urged both parties to honour the\u00a02023 Jeddah Declaration<\/a>, including civilian protection and the\u00a0withdrawal<\/a>\u00a0from civilian buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming Sudan\u2019s decision to\u00a0open<\/a>\u00a0the Adr\u00e9 border crossing with Chad and allow aid, the PSC called for more humanitarian corridors and urged the international community to fulfil financial pledges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emphasising that there is no military solution, the PSC demanded an immediate ceasefire and stressed that any resolution must be Sudanese-led, rejecting external interference. It called for renewed dialogue, facilitated by the AU, and requested the reopening of the AU Liaison Office in Port Sudan to support peace efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PSC welcomed continued engagement with Sudanese authorities and stakeholders and announced the establishment of an AU Presidential Ad Hoc Committee on Sudan, set to convene in Entebbe later this month to further support peace efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*The\u00a0Peace and Security <\/a>Council<\/a>\u00a0is the standing organ of the African Union for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. It was established to be a collective security and \u2018early warning\u2019 arrangement with the ability to facilitate timely and efficient responses to conflict and crisis situations.<\/em><\/p>\n