Doctors Without Borders (MSF) emphasizes the plight of Sudanese people facing two years of violence marked by indifference from international bodies. MSF Secretary General Christopher Lockyear criticized the Security Council for its ineffective ceasefire calls and lack of action, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crises and the suspension of aid operations. Lockyear’s remarks underline an urgent need for genuine responses to mitigate the suffering in Sudan.
The international medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) addressed the United Nations Security Council, expressing grave concern regarding the ongoing crisis in Sudan. MSF Secretary General Christopher Lockyear emphasized that the Sudanese populace has faced relentless violence for nearly two years, resulting in immense suffering, widespread displacement, and a substantial death toll.
According to Lockyear, “Two years of unrelenting violence have plagued Sudan, two years of devastation, displacement and death, millions uprooted, tens of thousands killed.” This conflict primarily involves the Sudanese army under General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhane and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, led by General Mohamed Hamdane Dagalo, which has intensified since April 2023.
Lockyear criticized the actions of both military factions, stating, “The war in Sudan is a war on people,” and accused them of exacerbating the suffering of civilians rather than providing protection. He dismissed the Security Council’s calls for ceasefires, describing their efforts as “hollow.”
Despite the Council’s statements, Lockyear pointed out the dire condition of civilians, who continue to suffer from violence, lack of protection, and essential resources. As a consequence of this ongoing violence, MSF recently suspended its operations in the Zamzam IDP refugee camp.
Lockyear concluded by stating that the Council’s inability to act upon its own demands signals neglect, asserting, “This Council’s failure to translate its own demands into action feels like abandonment to violence and deprivation.”
In summary, the addressing of the Sudan crisis by MSF reveals a stark reality of indifference towards the suffering of civilians amidst ongoing conflict. The Security Council’s ineffective responses have been criticized for failing to protect vulnerable populations while violence continues unabated. The urgent need for actionable solutions and international support is apparent as the situation in Sudan deteriorates further.
Original Source: www.arabnews.com
