UN Security Council Considers Sudan Ceasefire Resolution

The UN Security Council is set to discuss a draft resolution calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Sudan, amid ongoing conflict between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has led to tens of thousands of deaths and displaced over 11 million people, with 26 million facing severe food shortages. The resolution, proposed by Britain and Sierra Leone, urges both sides to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and allow unimpeded humanitarian access. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized the need for civilian protection and aid delivery during the session. While optimism surrounds the resolution's adoption, Russia's stance as a veto-wielding member remains uncertain, with signs of alignment with Burhan's faction. Additionally, the IGAD has proposed a peacekeeping mechanism to oversee any ceasefire agreement, highlighting the need for international monitoring in Sudan's crisis.