Russia blocks UN peace plan for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens
Russia used its veto power to stop UN Security Councilʼs peace resolution for Sudan‚ while other 14 members supported it. The decision affects millions of people who need immediate help in the war-torn country
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
