UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of stopping the military escalation between the conflicting parties in Sudan, the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF
During a press conference in Nairobi, Secretary-General said: "The fighting needs to stop urgently— before more people die and this conflict explodes into an all-out war that could affect the region for years to come."He also urged all parties to put the interests of the Sudanese people first and that means peace, a return to civilian rule, allowing for the development of the country.
We are putting these goals front and center as we engage with the parties to the conflict and work hand-in-hand with the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, IGAD, he added.
In the same connection, he echoed President William Ruto’s strong calls for the parties to de-escalate tensions, return to the negotiating table, and agree on a lasting ceasefire.
Moreover, he affirmed the United Nations' readiness to deliver for the Sudanese people, under the leadership of my Special Representative, Volker Perthes.
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