The African Union (AU) issued an urgent call Sunday for Sudan's warring factions to halt fighting and prioritize political dialogue, as the conflict's death toll surpasses 28,700 and displaces 14 million people. 💔
🔥 'This is Africa's worst crisis,' declared AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye during the 38th AU Summit in Ethiopia. He urged the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to 'stop the bloodshed' and condemned attacks on civilians—particularly women and children.
📉 Sudan has been suspended from AU activities since 2021 after General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan dissolved the transitional government. While the country seeks reinstatement, Adeoye emphasized that any return requires a 'democratic, constitutional transition'—a process currently stalled by ongoing violence.
🌐 The crisis threatens Sudan's legacy as a founding member of the Organization of African Unity (now AU), with Adeoye warning the conflict is 'damaging the nation's reputation.' International organizations report severe food shortages and collapsing healthcare systems, leaving millions in dire need.
✊ 'Africa won't look away,' pledged the commissioner, vowing continued attention from the AU Peace and Security Council. As regional leaders debate solutions, one question looms: Can diplomacy outpace the human suffering? 🕊️
