KHARTOUM, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Sudan's warring parties have welcomed the UN Security Council's resolution issued Friday that urged an immediate halt to hostilities during Ramadan.
The Sudanese Foreign Ministry issued a statement Friday expressing appreciation for the resolution but outlined four conditions for its implementation.
These conditions encompassed the withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from civilian areas and public installations, as well as from states and cities affected since the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect Civilians in 2023.
The RSF, in response, welcomed the resolution on Saturday, expressing hope that it would alleviate Sudanese suffering by facilitating humanitarian aid delivery and civilian movement.
They emphasized commitment to the Sudanese people's well-being and called for dialogue to establish monitoring mechanisms for resolution implementation.
Independent Sudanese politicians also embraced the resolution.
Khalid Omer Yousif from the Coordination of Civilian Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) praised the resolution on social media, urging both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF to adhere to it.
Omer Al-Digair, head of the Sudanese Congress Party, expressed optimism that the resolution might lead to a ceasefire and urged the formation of a national committee to facilitate communication between parties.
The UN resolution, proposed by Britain, emphasizes the immediate cessation of hostilities during Ramadan and calls for a sustainable dialogue to resolve the conflict.
It also urges parties to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access and comply with international humanitarian law, particularly in safeguarding civilians and civilian objects as outlined in the Jeddah Declaration.
Deadly clashes between the SAF and RSF have plagued Sudan since April 15, 2023, resulting in over 13,000 casualties, according to recent UN estimates. ■
