The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a key resolution on Sudan, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the war-torn country during the month of Ramadan, which begins on Sunday.
In resolution 2724 , adopted with 14 votes in favour and one abstention , the Council also called on all parties to the conflict to seek a sustainable resolution to the fighting through dialogue.in and around the capital. In the eleven months since, the fighting has spread, claiming thousands of lives, driven millions from their homes and plunged Sudan into a dire humanitarian crisis.
It urged all parties to the conflict"to ensure the removal of any obstructions and enable full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access, including cross-border and crossline, and comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, including to protect civilians and civilian objects, and their commitments under the Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan .
It also encouraged Ramtane Lamamra, the Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, to use his good offices with the parties and Sudan's neighbours, complementing and coordinating regional peace efforts.In another action on Friday, with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions , the Security Council renewed thein monitoring the implementation of sanctions measures imposed by the Council on several armed groups and individuals in Sudan.).
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