- Sudan's escalating conflict draws a strong plea
- He condemned the ongoing violence
- 756,000 are facing catastrophic food shortages
Sudan’s escalating conflict has drawn a strong plea from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
Following a major attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on el-Fasher, and just a day after the UN Security Council demanded a halt to the siege, the Archbishop issued a statement.
He condemned the ongoing violence and urged a ceasefire.
“The immense suffering of innocent people in Sudan is unconscionable,” he said. “Millions have been displaced, and many face famine. The world must not forget them.”
The Archbishop called on countries currently supporting the war to redirect their resources towards peace negotiations.
He expressed solidarity with the Church of England’s Sudanese counterparts and their leader, Primate Ezekiel Kondo.
“We will continue to work and pray for peace, justice, and reconciliation that can bring lasting security to Sudan,” he concluded.
The conflict, which began in April 2023, has displaced over nine million people and created a dire humanitarian crisis.
With an estimated 756,000 facing catastrophic food shortages, Sudan is experiencing the worst humanitarian situation globally.
