ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has warned of the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Republic of Sudan, which is affecting over 25 million people facing the threat of famine and severe food insecurity.
The Council expressed its deep concern over the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announcement regarding the spread of famine in the Zamzam Camp for displaced persons in North Darfur, which shelters over half a million displaced people. There is also a potential for famine in the Abu Shouk and Salam camps, as well as in nine other Sudanese states where residents are experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger.
In a statement, the Council called on the international community to shoulder its moral responsibilities and take urgent and immediate action to bolster relief efforts, ensuring the provision of necessary support, including food, medicine, and humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people, and to prevent a l
arger humanitarian catastrophe. The Council welcomed the joint statement issued by UN Security Council members, expressing deep concern over the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, alongside numerous reports of severe violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.
The Muslim Council of Elders also called for an immediate ceasefire and the cessation of internal conflict, as well as the end of divisions, to promote reconciliation and solidarity among the Sudanese people. The Council reaffirmed its support for all efforts aimed at initiating serious and productive dialogue to resolve the Sudanese crisis through peaceful means, prioritising national interests, and reaching a final agreement that ensures the unity of Sudanese territories and fulfills the aspirations of its people for safety, peace, and stability.
Source: Emirates News Agency