Germany, the United Kingdom and Jordan Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the city of el-Fasher in Sudan’s western Darfur region after an 18-month siege, triggering violence that has resulted in numerous deaths.
Condemnation of Atrocities in Darfur
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the "horrifying atrocities" in Darfur and criticized the failure of international efforts to alleviate Sudan’s escalating humanitarian crisis. She highlighted severe issues such as mass executions, starvation, and sexual violence occurring in el-Fasher, emphasizing that,
"no amount of aid can resolve a crisis of this magnitude until the guns fall silent.”
Calls for Global Action
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Jordan’s Ayman Safadi supported Cooper’s concerns, describing the situation in Sudan as "apocalyptic" and urging the international community to act promptly to halt the suffering.
Joint Statement for Ceasefire
On November 1, the foreign ministers of Germany, the United Kingdom, and Jordan issued a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan’s war, using stark, apocalyptic language to underline the crisis.
Atrocities and Human Rights Violations by RSF
- The RSF seized el-Fasher, the last major city in the Darfur region of Sudan.
- The United Nations accused RSF fighters of ethnic cleansing, sexual assaults across the city, and killing at least 450 people in a hospital.
- The RSF denies these allegations.
- Survivors who escaped el-Fasher and satellite imagery indicate that mass killings occurred in the area.
Statements from British Foreign Secretary
Yvette Cooper spoke on Saturday about the mass slaughter in el-Fasher, further amplifying international concern about the crisis.
Author's summary: The capture of el-Fasher by RSF has triggered a violent humanitarian crisis, prompting Germany, the UK, and Jordan to demand an immediate ceasefire and global intervention.
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