The UAE has once again urged for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan as the conflict continues to escalate.
In a letter published in The Economist, Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, praised the publication for highlighting the ongoing tragedy in Sudan. She described the situation as a "sign of growing global disorder" and emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in the strife-torn North African country.
Nusseibeh outlined the UAE's role in facilitating peace talks in Switzerland. She said, "The UAE played a constructive role in helping to establish the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan format, which unlocked critical routes for aid deliveries, secured further commitments to protect civilians, and developed a proposal for a compliance mechanism to ensure implementation of the Jeddah Declaration, with the objective to secure a ceasefire".
The Minister stressed the UAE’s commitment to safeguarding civilians, particularly women and children, from all forms of violence, including sexual violence.
"The UAE has continued to push for elevating and integrating the perspectives of Sudanese women into recent efforts and talks", Minister added.
Addressing allegations, Nusseibeh clarified that they were "misdirected," asserting that "the UAE is not providing weapons or any other support to the Rapid Support Forces or any of the warring parties in Sudan."
She reaffirmed the UAE’s belief in diplomacy as the only path to peace, saying, "We believe that the only way to achieve peace is through effective diplomacy where the warring parties must reach a full nationwide ceasefire. Only a negotiated settlement and return to a civilian-led government through our collective investment of time, expertise, leverage, and humanitarian resources will achieve the momentum needed."
Nusseibeh concluded by emphasizing the gravity of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, "The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is intolerable, and we remain focused on working towards securing an immediate and urgent ceasefire. Both parties must come to the next round of talks. The people of Sudan deserve our full attention and collective efforts to end this war."