MSF condemns the international community’s inaction towards the ongoing crisis in Sudan, highlighting the humanitarian disaster resulting from nearly two years of conflict. During a UN meeting, Secretary General Christopher Lockyear criticized the ineffective response from world leaders and emphasized the suffering of civilians. He called for substantial engagement rather than hollow statements, as MSF halts operations amid escalating violence.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has formally condemned the perceived indifference and inaction of the international community regarding the ongoing crisis in Sudan, which has lasted nearly two years. During a United Nations Security Council meeting, MSF Secretary General Christopher Lockyear expressed disappointment towards global leaders for their inadequate response to the escalating humanitarian situation within the nation.
Lockyear emphasized the alarming consequences of the persistent conflict that began in April 2023, stating that it has displaced millions and resulted in tens of thousands of fatalities. The ongoing warfare involves Sudan’s army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, under General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo, both of which have placed civilians in an untenable position as they experience extreme suffering.
Labeling the situation as a “war on people,” Lockyear accused both factions of exacerbating the plight of the Sudanese populace rather than providing necessary protection. He criticized the repeated appeals for ceasefires by the Security Council as “hollow” and ineffective in effecting any real change in the conditions on the ground.
Lockyear poignantly stated, “While statements are made in this chamber, civilians remain unseen, unprotected, bombed, besieged, raped, displaced, and deprived of food, medical care, and dignity.” He expressed that the Council’s inability to take substantive actions indicates an abandonment of those suffering from violence and deprivation.
The ongoing deterioration has led MSF to halt all its operations in the famine-stricken Zamzam IDP refugee camp, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian intervention. Unfortunately, the crisis in Sudan only deepens amid the international community’s lack of concrete responses to the catastrophic situation.
In conclusion, Doctors Without Borders has robustly condemned the indifference shown by the international community towards the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Secretary General Christopher Lockyear’s remarks at the United Nations underscore the urgent need for meaningful action to protect civilians caught in the conflict. With the ongoing war leading to immense suffering and the suspension of vital operations, it is imperative for global leaders to acknowledge and respond to the crisis decisively.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
