IGAD Leaders Call for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in Sudan.

In a joint statement, President Yoweri Museveni and the Heads of State of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have expressed their deep concerns regarding the ongoing situation in Sudan.

The leaders called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the two sides and condemned the use of force which undermines the progress made through peaceful dialogue over the last several months.

President Museveni emphasized that it is no longer acceptable to paper over mistakes caused by unprincipled politics year after year. He stressed the need for an unconditional and immediate cessation of hostilities to put an end to the tragedy and mockery of Africa.

“I condemn the misuse of force in a situation that undermines all progress made through dialogue over the last many months. We cannot keep papering over mistakes of unprincipled politics year after year”, Museveni said.

The situation in Sudan has been deteriorating rapidly, with reports of violence and unrest in several parts of the country. The IGAD leaders have urged all parties to prioritize peaceful negotiations and work towards finding a sustainable solution to the conflict.

The international community has also been called upon to support efforts towards restoring peace and stability in Sudan. The IGAD leaders emphasized that the situation in Sudan has far-reaching implications and could potentially destabilize the entire region.

The leaders of the IGAD member states have pledged their continued support to the people of Sudan and expressed their commitment to working towards a peaceful resolution of the crisis. The world is now looking to see how the situation in Sudan unfolds and whether a peaceful solution can be reached.

On April 14, the government positions in the capital city of Khartoum were attacked by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to a new wave of fighting in Sudan.