Submitted by: Democratic Alliance and Liberal Democrats UK
Liberal International (LI) notes the unstable situation in Sudan since the military seized power on the October 25, 2021 with increasing political tension, civil protests and violence.
LI condemns the violent military clashes in Sudan from Saturday 15 April 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, with the loss of many hundreds of lives and thousands injured, the random destruction of property; the lack of energy, food, access to medical help and other key supplies needed to sustain normal life.
LI believes that the existence of many armed groups and militias defeat Sudanese hope for democratic transition and threaten regional and international peace and security. LI believes there should be an immediate cessation of hostilities and all forces should retreat to their original positions. LI condemns the race for power lead by Al Burhane and Hemetti with disregard for the people of Sudan.
LI stands in solidarity with the Sudanese people and urges the African Union, United Nations Security Council and the rest of the international community:
