The United Nations Security Council has adopted two resolutions addressing the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The first resolution calls for a ceasefire during Ramadan, while the second renews the mandate for the Sudan Panel of Experts.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield expressed support for these measures, stating, "I have repeatedly called on the Security Council to take action to address Sudan’s brutal conflict, and it is important that the Council has spoken to condemn the violence, demand a ceasefire, and call on the parties to ensure the provision of critical humanitarian assistance."
The renewed mandate for the Sudan Panel of Experts aims to halt arms movement into Darfur and bolster efforts to end hostilities. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield noted, "The United States is confident that this renewed mandate, and the critical reporting it affords, will enable action to stop the movement of arms into Darfur and support efforts to end the ongoing conflict."
Reflecting on her visit to Adre, Chad last fall, she recalled meeting malnourished children among Sudanese refugees. She emphasized that "Sudan is one of the places that keeps me awake at night."
While acknowledging progress with these resolutions, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield urged further action: "While these resolutions were a good step, there is much more the Council can, and should, be doing to address the needs of the Sudanese people." She affirmed her commitment to working with the UN towards peace and security in Sudan.