GCC Stresses Urgent Need for Comprehensive Resolution to Sudan Crisis

The Gulf Cooperation Council

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has reiterated its urgent call for a comprehensive resolution to the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Emphasizing the need for dialogue, unity, and the preservation of national institutions to prevent their collapse, the GCC urged Sudanese parties to de-escalate tensions and avoid further conflict.

This appeal was delivered by Jowhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi, Qatar's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, on behalf of the GCC. Qatar currently chairs the GCC session. The statement was made during the Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update by the Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan, part of the 56th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The GCC called on both sides of the Sudanese conflict to adhere to the commitments outlined in the Jeddah Declaration, signed on May 11, 2023, which emphasizes the protection of civilians. Additionally, the May 20, 2023, declaration on a short-term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements under international humanitarian law and human rights law was highlighted.

The GCC also referenced UN Security Council Resolution 2724, dated March 8, 2024, which urges all parties to remove obstacles and ensure full, rapid, safe, and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid.

Furthermore, the GCC urged the Sudanese government and the Rapid Support Forces to seriously and effectively engage with crisis resolution initiatives, including the Jeddah platform and neighboring countries. The GCC reaffirmed its commitment to support the Sudanese people, continue providing humanitarian aid, and contribute to alleviating their suffering.

 

 

Source: The Peninsula Qatar