Spain labels Sudan crisis ‘unsustainable,’ pushes for ceasefire

(MENAFN) Spain’s foreign minister, Jose Manuel Albares, on Friday called the ongoing conflict in Sudan “unsustainable,” citing two years of war that have displaced millions and left over 150,000 people dead. He highlighted the continuous and serious human rights violations, including the capture of El-Fasher city last October.

Albares emphasized that an immediate ceasefire and protection of civilians are essential, stressing that adherence to international humanitarian law is imperative. He added that Spain will continue providing humanitarian aid to Sudan through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and will support all efforts aimed at restoring peace.

The crisis stems from the April 2023 outbreak of hostilities between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has killed tens of thousands and displaced roughly 13 million people. Currently, the RSF controls most of Darfur in the west, except for parts of northern North Darfur under army control, while the army maintains authority over the remaining states, including the capital Khartoum.

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