“GCC Ministerial Calls for Commitment to Jeddah Declaration
Sudan Events – Follow-ups
Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf held its (160) session in Doha on Sunday.
The Council affirmed the GCC’s firm positions and decisions regarding the importance of preserving Sudan’s sovereignty, security, stability and territorial integrity, and supporting Sudan in confronting developments and repercussions of the current crisis, and the necessity of calming down and giving priority to the language of dialogue and unifying ranks.
The Council affirmed the need to return to the path of the political process leading to a civilian authority, alleviating the suffering of the brotherly Sudanese people, preserving the cohesion of national state institutions and preventing their collapse, and preventing the escalation of conflict and confrontations between the Sudanese parties.
The Council urged the Sudanese government and the Rapid Support Forces RSF to engage seriously and effectively with crisis resolution initiatives, including the Jeddah Forum, neighboring countries and others.
Emphasizing the importance of the commitment of the two parties to the conflict in Sudan to end this conflict in light of what was agreed upon in the Jeddah Declaration signed on May 11, 2023 regarding the commitment to protect civilians, and the declaration issued On May 20, 2023, regarding the agreement on a short-term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements within the framework of international humanitarian law and human rights law.
The Ministerial Council affirmed Security Council Resolution No. 2724 issued on March 8, 2024, which called on all parties to ensure the removal of any obstacles, and to enable the full, rapid, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance, and to adhere to the Jeddah Declaration, which affirms the protection of all civilians.
It noted the humanitarian aid and bridges provided by the GCC countries to the brotherly Sudanese people, and the aid provided by brotherly and friendly countries and international organizations, to meet urgent humanitarian needs.
