In a unified and urgent appeal, the foreign ministers of Germany, Jordan, and the United Kingdom have called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, highlighting the catastrophic humanitarian crisis unfolding in the East African nation. The plea comes as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of el-Fasher, the last major city in Darfur, amid reports of widespread violence, ethnic killings, and sexual assaults. United Nations officials have confirmed that over 450 people were killed in a hospital attack, though the RSF denies involvement. Satellite imagery and social media footage, however, depict scenes of mass slaughter and devastation. Speaking at the Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper described the situation as a ‘truly horrifying’ humanitarian crisis, emphasizing the use of mass executions, starvation, and rape as weapons of war. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul echoed these concerns, labeling the crisis as ‘apocalyptic,’ while Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi criticized the international community for neglecting Sudan’s plight. The ministers stressed that no amount of aid can alleviate the suffering until the violence ceases. Meanwhile, Bahrain’s government revoked The Associated Press’s accreditation to cover the summit following a story on detained activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, who ended his hunger strike after receiving letters from the European Union and Denmark.
Top diplomats from Germany, Jordan and the UK call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan war
