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UK PM Rishi Sunak Holds Emergency Meeting on Sudan Crisis

by Ayushi Veda
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has held an emergency meeting to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan. The meeting, held on Saturday, brought together senior government officials to discuss the situation and consider potential options for UK intervention.

The crisis in Sudan has been ongoing since the military coup that overthrew the country’s government in October 2021. Since then, the military has cracked down on pro-democracy protesters, with reports of violence and human rights abuses.

The UK has been closely monitoring the situation and has been a vocal critic of the military’s actions. In November 2021, the UK suspended aid to Sudan in response to the coup and has since been urging the military to restore civilian rule.

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The emergency meeting, which was also attended by officials from the Foreign Office and the Department for International Development, focused on how the UK can support efforts to restore democracy in Sudan and ensure that human rights are respected.

In a statement following the meeting, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister said that the UK was “deeply concerned” about the situation in Sudan and was “determined to do all it can to support the people of Sudan in their efforts to restore democracy.”

The spokesperson also noted that the UK was working with international partners to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis and urged all parties to engage in peaceful dialogue.

The meeting comes amid growing concern about the situation in Sudan, with the United Nations warning that the country is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis. The UN has called for urgent action to address the situation and ensure that aid reaches those in need.

The UK’s response to the crisis in Sudan is seen as an important test of its commitment to democracy and human rights around the world. The emergency meeting is a sign that the government is taking the situation seriously and is willing to consider further measures to support the people of Sudan.

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