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\nPakistan\u2019s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has raised concerns at the Security Council this week regarding the deteriorating food security crisis in Sudan.
\nHe called on both conflicting factions to reach an immediate and unconditional ceasefire as the civil war continues to escalate in the African nation.
\n\u201cThe parties need to find a sustainable political resolution to the conflict through dialogue,\u201d Munir Akram told the the UN Security Council on Monday, emphasizing that the war will not be resolved on the battlefield as it will only bring more death and destruction for the Sudanese people.
\n\u201cThe bloodshed and brutalities against the civilians must end now; The violations of International Humanitarian Law must stop,\u201d he stressed, while speaking in a debate on the \u201cProtection of Civilians\u201d in Sudan.
\nThe conflict commenced in April 2023 and has persisted without interruption, affecting approximately 11.3 million individuals who find themselves in the midst of hostilities between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces.
\nSince the onset of the conflict, more than 8 million people have been internally displaced, while roughly 24.6 million individuals\u2014nearly half of Sudan\u2019s population\u2014require humanitarian aid and protection services.
\nMeanwhile, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) indicated that conflict and displacement are the main causes for food insecurity, \u201cexacerbated by restricted humanitarian access,\u201d according to Deputy Director-General Beth Bechd.
\nThe most recent analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) highlights the unequal effects on at-risk populations, especially women, children, and the elderly.
\nThe crisis has been exacerbated by interrupted food production and deteriorating market conditions. The IPC Committee anticipates that famine may extend to five more regions, including Um Kadadah and El Fasher, by mid-2025, with 17 additional areas facing a high risk of famine unless immediate action is taken.
\nAmbassador Akram further said Pakistan upholds firmly the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sudan. \u201cAny scheme that undermines these Charter principles will not yield a durable solution to the conflict and will further undermine regional and international peace and security.\u201d
\n\u201cMost importantly,\u201d Ambassador Akram added, \u201cthe humanitarian situation in Sudan should not be used as a pretext for foreign intervention in Sudan.
\n\u201cThe international community must unite to support a common vision for return to peace and normalcy in Sudan. Foreign interferences in the internal conflict of Sudan must stop. The UNSC arms embargo on Sudan must be respected.\u201d
\nHe also expressed appreciation for the recent steps taken by the Sudanese authorities in opening additional air, sea and land borders for humanitarian aid and extending the Adre border crossing, which has brought some improvement in the humanitarian situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Sudan Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has raised concerns at the Security Council this week regarding the deteriorating food security crisis in Sudan. He called on both conflicting factions to reach an immediate and unconditional ceasefire as the civil war continues to escalate in the African nation. \u201cThe parties need to find […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":359654,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-454102","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world"},"yoast_head":"\n