UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that he is urging the parties to the conflict in Sudan to end all hostilities and establish a three-day ceasefire to mark the coming Islamic holiday Eid al-Fitr
UNITED NATIONS (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 20th April, 2023) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that he is urging the parties to the conflict in Sudan to end all hostilities and establish a three-day ceasefire to mark the coming Islamic holiday Eid al-Fitr.
"There was a strong consensus on condemning the ongoing fighting in Sudan and calling for cessation of hostilities as an immediate priority. I appeal for the ceasefire to take place for at least three days, marking the Eid al-Fitr celebrations," Guterres said during a press conference.
The ceasefire would allow for the evacuation of civilians currently trapped in the conflict zones, seek shelter, food, medicines and other supplies, Guterres added.
