Accra: The Government of Ghana has expressed concern over the escalating armed conflict in the Republic of Sudan. It is calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This appeal comes amidst growing international calls for an end to the fighting and a renewed commitment to dialogue and democratic transition in the war-torn country.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Ghanaian Government issued a statement through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting the severe humanitarian suffering caused by the protracted violence, which has led to significant loss of lives and mass displacement of civilians. Since mid-April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces, commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti. This conflict has plunged the country into a severe humanitarian crisis, displacing millions and leaving much of the population without access to essential services.
The statement from the Government of Ghana emphasized that the ongoing conflict has left millions destitute and facing starvation, undermining regional security and threatening the progress made toward a peaceful transition in Sudan. Ghana reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Sudan and reiterated its commitment to peace, stability, and democratic governance across the African continent. The statement insisted that there is no military solution to the crisis and urged all parties to halt the violence and pursue dialogue.
The Government of Ghana called for an immediate, complete, and unconditional end to all military operations nationwide, along with the urgent establishment of safe humanitarian corridors to ensure the rapid delivery of life-saving assistance to affected regions. Furthermore, it urged strict adherence to International Humanitarian Law to protect civilians, aid workers, and medical personnel. The Government appealed to the warring parties to return to negotiations and work towards a civilian-led transitional government.
Additionally, the Ghanaian Government called on regional and international actors to refrain from supporting the conflict and to comply fully with the United Nations arms embargo on Darfur. Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at ending the war and restoring peace and stability in Sudan. It urged the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and other international partners to intensify diplomatic initiatives to achieve a peaceful resolution.
The statement concluded by asserting Ghana's dedication to supporting all efforts to resolve the conflict and promote long-term stability in Sudan.