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Published on 2024-03-22 00:15:58
On March 21, 2024, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, made a strong appeal to Sudan’s military rulers to allow full humanitarian access from all borders. She raised the issue during a meeting of the Security Council, where a UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) white paper on food insecurity in Sudan was being discussed.
During the meeting, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield specifically called for the reopening of all border crossings with Chad, with a focus on the critical Adre crossing, to facilitate the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid. She emphasized that any reopening of the Adre crossing should not be temporary, as the existing land routes from Chad and South Sudan are inadequate to meet the demand for humanitarian assistance. She stressed the importance of fully opening the Chad border to ensure effective flow of significant aid.
In her address to the Council, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating that the Security Council must act swiftly if Sudan does not reverse its border restrictions. She suggested that targeted sanctions may be necessary to guarantee that life-saving aid reaches those who are in desperate need of assistance.
The Security Council had previously passed a resolution earlier in the month demanding unrestricted humanitarian access in Sudan. However, the Sudanese authorities and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have failed to comply with the resolution, thereby obstructing aid efforts in areas controlled by the government.
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan is a matter of grave concern, and the international community, led by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, is urging the Sudanese government to prioritize the well-being of its citizens by allowing unimpeded access for humanitarian aid. The call for action includes reopening border crossings with Chad and other neighboring countries to ensure that aid reaches those who are most vulnerable.
The Security Council, in response to the ongoing situation in Sudan, is considering potential sanctions if the Sudanese government continues to obstruct aid delivery. The welfare of the Sudanese people is at stake, and it is imperative that all parties involved work together to address the humanitarian crisis and ensure that aid reaches those in need.
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