The Chairman of the African Union High Level Panel on Sudan (HLP-Sudan) has warned that the ongoing armed conflict in the country has seriously exacerbated the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
Mohamed Ibn Chambas on Tuesday said the war had disrupted the delivery of humanitarian aid, exacerbating food shortages and famine among civilians.
Ibn Chambas described the conditions in Sudan as “the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.
In a post by the African Union on X, Ibn Chambas said the particular suffering experienced by children, the elderly and women was a result of widespread violations and the lack of healthcare.
He also noted that external interference has contributed to prolonging the conflict, which has hindered the implementation of the African Union’s main roadmap for practical measures to eliminate military operations in Africa.
“The military solution is not the appropriate option, as political dialogue between the Sudanese parties is the only way to end this war, to restore security and stability,” he said.
He added that the efforts put forth by the AU to address the crisis in Sudan are based on a roadmap that adopts a purely Sudanese solution based on dialogue, while emphasizing the principles of inclusiveness, reconciliation, neutrality of mediators and transparency.
Ibn Chambas emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination and integration between all partners, noting that effective cooperation between the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union is one of the best practices in this context.
He reiterated the AU’s commitment to providing the necessary support to reach a comprehensive political solution calling on all Sudanese parties to participate, without entertaining the military options that increase the suffering of the people.
