In a controversial move this monday Russia blocked a UN Security Council resolution aimed at stopping the fighting in Sudan; while all other 14 council members including China voted yes
The british-sierra leonean draft asked for quick aid delivery and immediate stop of fights between Sudanʼs army and paramilitaries (which started about 1‚5 years ago) - but Dmitry Polyanskiy russias deputy UN ambassador didnt agree with its terms
This Russian veto is a disgrace‚ and it shows to the world yet again Russiaʼs true colors
The Sudanese army-backed government liked russias decision: they said it shows respect for their countrys independence; but the real situation in Sudan looks bad - about half of its 50-million population needs help‚ and more than 11-mln people left their homes
The resolution wanted to make these things happen:
- Quick stop of all fights
- Good-faith talks between sides
- Safe ways for people to move
- Better aid delivery to people
Polyanskiy blamed the UK for trying to control Sudanʼs business and talked about double-standards in gaza - while Lammy called this choice mean-spirited and asked how many more people must suffer before russia will help
The war between army and rapid support forces made Sudanʼs problems worse: now theres famine in some camps‚ millions need food; and about 3-mln people ran away to other countries