The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have jointly issued a call for an all-inclusive dialogue aimed at reviving Sudan’s democratic transition process.
Meeting for their 17th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the AUPSC and a delegation of UNSC members reiterated their commitment to their cooperative efforts in peace and security.
Regarding the situation in Sudan, the meeting strongly condemned the ongoing and unacceptable violent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The statement highlighted indiscriminate attacks on civilians, the looting of humanitarian supplies, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, private property, and diplomatic missions.
The AUPSC and UNSC stressed that no military solution to the conflict is feasible and emphasized the importance of dialogue and reconciliation in achieving and sustaining peace within the country. They emphasized the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a permanent ceasefire.
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