A High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan is taking place in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
The United Arab Emirates, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are holding the ‘High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the troubled Sudan,’ on February 14, 2025.
The conference, according to the organizers, aims to mobilize regional and global support to address Sudan’s catastrophic humanitarian crisis and deliver a strong unified call for humanitarian ceasefire during the month of Ramadan.
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr Abiy Ahmed and the United Arab Emirates Minister of State, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan.
The United Arab Emirates Minister of State, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, said they were hatching initiatives to alleviate sufferings.
“Today, as we approach the holy month of Ramadan, the UAE, together with the Government of Ethiopia, the African Union, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), is convening nation states and international organizations in Addis Ababa to renew commitments to alleviate the suffering,” Sheikh Shakhboot stated.
“As the first conference for Sudan to take place this year, this landmark event will serve as a catalyst for future conferences that are scheduled to assist the people of Sudan. The UAE is steadfastly collaborating with regional, African and international partners to provide assistance by all available means.
“We urge the warring parties to honor this sacred period by implementing a humanitarian ceasefire to ensure the safe, urgent, and unhindered access of essential humanitarian aid to those most in need, in particular women, children, and the elderly.”
More importantly, His Excellency added, there is no “veto” on humanitarian access, calling on the international community to intensify its efforts to ensure that humanitarian assistance is able to reach those in need across the world.
Sheikh Shakhboot underscored that the UAE continues to be one of the leading countries in providing aid to alleviate the humanitarian crisis faced by the brotherly Sudanese people.
In this regard, the UAE will provide an additional USD 200 million of humanitarian aid, bringing the total contribution to USD 600 million since the outbreak of the conflict.
Over the past decade, the UAE has provided more than USD 3.5 billion in aid to the Sudanese people, underscoring its dedication to helping those in need during times of crisis.
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE’s steadfast position in calling for an immediate ceasefire and addressing the severe humanitarian crisis through the provision of urgent relief aid in a way that meets the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people for development and prosperity