Ankara Emphasizes Humanitarian Aid, Mediation, and Political Solutions to End Violence in Sudan.
Turkey’s Representative to the UN Security Council has called on the international community to take swift action in response to the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Speaking at the Security Council meeting on Sudan, Ahmet Yıldız described the situation as dire, stating, “Over 11 million people have been displaced, and hundreds of thousands have lost their lives.”
The conflict has also led to the destruction of critical infrastructure, including healthcare facilities.
Turkey reaffirmed its commitment to Sudan’s “unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence from external interventions.”
Yıldız emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict and urged an immediate end to hostilities.
“To help the Sudanese people, we must focus on the causes of the disease, not just its symptoms,” he said, calling for support for the Jeddah Declaration as a foundational framework for resolving the crisis.
Turkey stated that it has intensified its humanitarian efforts in Sudan, providing nearly 8,000 tons of aid to Port Sudan through three relief ships.
The Turkish Hospital in Nyala, which continues to operate under challenging circumstances, remains a symbol of Turkey’s unwavering support for the Sudanese people.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a phone call with Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, reiterated Turkey’s readiness to assist Sudan.
“Turkey reaffirms its strong support for the Sudanese people and calls on the international community to enhance both humanitarian aid and mediation efforts,” Yıldız said.
The Security Council meeting highlighted the urgent need for global cooperation to stabilize Sudan and prevent further bloodshed.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by violent clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over issues of military reform and integration.
According to the UN, the conflict has resulted in over 20,000 deaths, displaced millions, and left more than 25 million people in need of humanitarian aid.
