UAE Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Truce in Sudan

TDT | Manama

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The United Arab Emirates called for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian truce in Sudan, urging the international community and the UN Security Council to intensify efforts to end the ongoing conflict that has devastated civilians for more than three years.

Speaking at a Security Council briefing on Sudan, HE Mohamed Abushahab, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UAE, described the humanitarian situation as catastrophic and warned that continued fighting is deepening civilian suffering across the country.

He said what is urgently needed is an immediate truce between the warring parties to ensure safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Sudan. He noted that such an initiative has been supported by the Quad—Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the United States—which has also called for a pathway from a humanitarian pause to a permanent ceasefire and a civilian-led political transition.

The UAE diplomat commended the leadership of the United States and acknowledged the efforts of US presidential adviser Massad Boulos, who was present at the meeting.

He urged the Security Council to use all available tools to pressure the conflicting parties into accepting a truce, adding that further measures should be considered if they continue to reject peace efforts.

However, he stressed that a truce alone would not be sufficient, calling instead for a clear, time-bound roadmap toward an independent civilian-led transition in Sudan.

Abushahab welcomed international initiatives involving Sudanese civilian consultations held in Addis Ababa, Berlin, and Oslo. He also praised the African Union’s leadership and the work of the “Quintet” in supporting an inclusive civilian platform, along with efforts by the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Pekka Haavisto.