Sudan & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (17 April 2023)

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Sudan - Sudan/Humanitarian Pause - Sudan/Humanitarian - Financing for Development - Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - Yemen - Mali - Haiti - Peru - Noon Briefing Guests Tomorrow SUDAN The Secretary-General today made an appeal to the leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to immediately cease hostilities, restore calm and begin a dialogue to resolve the crisis. He condemned the outbreak of the fighting, saying the situation has already led to horrendous loss of life, including many civilians, and he warned that any further escalation could be devastating for the country and the region. The Secretary-General also condemned the deaths and injuries of civilians and humanitarian workers and the targeting and looting of premises. He reminded all parties of the need to respect international law, including ensuring the safety and security of all United Nations and associated personnel and humanitarian aid workers. The Secretary-General urged all those with influence over the situation to use it in the cause of peace; to support efforts to end the violence, restore order, and return to the path of transition. Over the weekend, he spoke to both Sudanese leaders, and he also spoke with the head of the African Union, and the Arab League, as well as President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. SUDAN/HUMANITARIAN PAUSE Today, the Trilateral Mechanism - which is comprised of the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the UN - reiterated the importance of having a humanitarian pause, urging the leadership of both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to adhere to it today including ensuring that this decision is well communicated throughout their ranks. The Trilateral Mechanism said the pause would provide an opportunity to allow civilians trapped in conflict zones to access assistance and critical supplies, receive medical assistance or to safely get out. Only the SAF and RSF have the power to ensure that the pause is maintained and can guarantee the protection of civilians, according to the statement from the Trilateral Mechanism. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=17%20April%202023


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