US President Joe ⁢Biden Calls for End to Sudan Conflict

Amsterdam, September 18, 2024 – Radio Dabanga

Immediate Withdrawal and​ Humanitarian Access Demanded

US President​ Joe Biden has urged the armed forces and rapid aid forces ⁣to withdraw their forces, facilitate uninterrupted access to humanitarian aid, and re-engage in negotiations to end the war. He has also called on all parties to the conflict⁢ to stop the violence‌ and refrain from ​fueling it.

Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Aid

In a press statement, Biden called on aid forces to urgently end their attacks, which are causing disproportionate harm to Sudan’s civilians. The‌ Sudanese ⁣armed forces must stop the indiscriminate bombing that is destroying civilian lives ⁤and infrastructure.

El Fasher Under Siege

The ⁣city of El ⁣Fasher has ⁣been under‌ siege for ‍months by rapid aid forces, with the blockade recently escalating into a full-scale ​attack.

Humanitarian ⁣Crisis in Sudan

The ​conflict in Sudan has resulted in one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with nearly ⁢a ⁢million people displaced, women and girls kidnapped and sexually abused, and ‌famine spreading ​in⁢ Darfur, putting ⁣millions more at risk.

Unfettered Humanitarian Access

Both the Sudanese armed forces and rapid aid forces must immediately allow unfettered humanitarian⁢ access to all ‌areas of Sudan, as they are currently delaying and disrupting life-saving humanitarian operations.

US Commitment to Peace and Accountability

The United ​States continues to ⁢push for peace and hold accountable ‍those who perpetuate violence. The US has previously determined that members of the Sudanese‌ Armed⁢ Forces ⁤and Rapid Assistance Force have committed war crimes, and⁣ that Rapid Assistance Force members have committed crimes against humanity and ⁣ethnic cleansing.

Sanctions and Further Action

The US Treasury ⁣Department has imposed sanctions on⁣ sixteen entities and individuals for contributing to conflict, fueling⁣ instability, or serious human rights⁢ violations.⁣ The ‌United States will continue to evaluate further allegations of atrocities and possible additional sanctions.

US Commitment to the People of Sudan

The ‌United States remains committed ​to the people of Sudan, who ​deserve freedom, peace, and justice.