UAE Proposes Humanitarian Ceasefire in Sudan Ahead of Ramadan

The United Arab Emirates has requested for humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan for the next holy month of Ramadan so that warring factions would put their guns on hold to create room for delivering much needed assistance to millions of people in need. UAE Minister of State Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan requested for humanitarian ceasefire in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia on Friday in a high level Sudan conference that was attended in partnership with Ethiopia, the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

Hosted in partnership with Ethiopia, AU, and IGAD, the conference was to dialogue to de-escalate in Sudan in preparation for coming holy month of Ramadan. Al Nahyan in his remarks emphasized respecting holy month by placing greater importance on safeguarding vulnerable people.

“We urge the warring parties to honor this sacred period by implementing a humanitarian ceasefire to ensure the safe, urgent, and unhindered access of essential humanitarian aid to those most in need, in particular children, the elderly, and women,” the Emirati official stated. His appeal shows increasing worldwide alarm about the terrible effect of the war, which has pushed Sudan into one of the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.

Al Nahyan also revealed another 200 million in humanitarian help for Sudan, hence raising the UAE’s overall donation to 600. 4 million since the conflict started in April 2023. These funds should provide vital relief including shelter for kids living elsewhere, medical supplies, and meals.

Mid-April 2023 saw the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) embroiled in a violent conflict with terrible effects for the country. Local officials and the United Nations estimate that the conflict has killed over 20,000 people and forced 14 million more. Though studies from the United States. Highlighting the dreadful scope of the catastrophe, universities implies the death toll might reach 130,000.

War operations within thirteen states of Sudan create worsening food shortages while obstructing healthcare delivery to starve millions of people to the brink of survival. International organizations predict the fast-approaching human crisis will hurt children first along with women and elderly people.

The Ramadan ceasefire plan introduced by the United Arab Emirates follows the global momentum toward stopping deadly conflicts. Throughout the month of early March Muslims everywhere traditionally observe this sacred period with peaceful contemplation as well as charitable acts to others. A pause in the hostilities could be a unique pause to the civilians and make the humanitarian organizations to deliver lifesaving assistance to the most vulnerable ones without being disturbed.

As of now, neither the Sudanese army nor the RSF has responded to the UAE’s proposal. The lack of communication between the warring factions has been a persistent obstacle to peace efforts, complicating international mediation attempts.

The UAE’s initiative underscores its commitment to addressing humanitarian crises and promoting stability in the region. Because of its leading position in the Arab world the UAE advocates peaceful conflict resolution while providing significant monetary assistance to countries that need help.

International nations support this proposal because they foresee it leading to more extensive peace negotiation opportunities. Support for this truce relies heavily on the combatants dedicating themselves to safeguarding civilians instead of keeping up their political and military objectives.

The UAE’s request for a Ramadan ceasefire provides Sudan with fragile hope while the country remains at the brink of failure. The following weeks will test if rival factions will respect the ceasefire announcement or keep deliberately harming their enemies. The situation for Sudan’s millions of displaced and starving citizens carries the highest possible risks.

Every country follows with intense expectation that Ramadan’s spiritual essence will foster empathy among war parties who have exhibited scarce compassion.