Title: African presidents warn of the crisis in Sudan at the UN
Introduction :
During the United Nations General Assembly, several African presidents spoke to discuss the situation in Sudan. Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, Mamadi Doumbouya, President of Guinea, William Ruto, Vice President of Kenya, and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, President of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, warned against the escalation of conflict in this country plagued by violence for several months. In his speech to the UN, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan highlighted the risk of a spread of war and called for international support to end this crisis.
The conflict in Sudan:
Since April 15, Sudan has been plunged into a deadly war pitting the Sudanese army against General Dogolo’s rapid support forces. The figures are alarming: more than 7,500 people have lost their lives in just five months, while more than 5 million people have been displaced according to UN estimates. Faced with this disastrous situation, the president of the Sudanese Sovereign Council spoke before the United Nations to appeal for help.
Call for the designation of terrorist groups:
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan called for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied militias to be designated as terrorist groups. He pointed out that these rebels seek support from outlaws and terrorists from different countries around the world, which poses a threat to regional and international peace and security. The president of the Sudanese Sovereign Council also pointed the finger at regional and international interference that supports these groups, fearing that this could destabilize the entire region.
Commitment to transfer power to the Sudanese people:
Despite the difficult situation, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan assured that the armed forces were ready to fulfill their commitments to transfer power to the Sudanese people. He called for a peaceful and democratic transition, highlighting the need for political stability to get the country out of this crisis.
Conclusion :
The speeches of African presidents at the United Nations General Assembly shed light on the crisis in Sudan and drew the attention of the international community to this alarming situation. This international political forum offers an opportunity to raise awareness around the world about the issues and consequences of this war, while calling for concrete support to end the violence and restore peace in this African country.