During the 55th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Qatar appealed to the conflicting parties in Sudan to reinitiate talks with the aim of achieving a resolution that would end the ongoing conflict and prevent further harm to civilians. Qatar emphasized the necessity of cooperation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to affected individuals and urged adherence to international humanitarian and human rights laws.
Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, delivered the statement, reaffirming Qatar’s solidarity with the Sudanese people during these challenging times. Qatar continues to extend various forms of support and humanitarian assistance to alleviate the hardships caused by the current crisis. Dr. Al Muftah called upon the international community to intensify efforts and provide additional support to address the escalating needs of the Sudanese population.
Furthermore, Qatar reiterated its steadfast stance on Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity, denouncing any external interference in its internal affairs. Dr. Al Muftah emphasized the importance of promoting and safeguarding the human rights of the Sudanese people, ensuring their right to a dignified life, and realizing their legitimate aspirations for peace, security, and stability.
Expressing regret over the deteriorating human rights situation in Sudan due to the prolonged conflict, Qatar also underscored the urgency of halting violations and crimes against civilians immediately.
“HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva expressed the State of Qatar’s regret over the human rights situation in Sudan as a result of the fighting that has been ongoing for more than ten months, pointing out that while expressing concern about violations and crimes committed against civilians in the capital, Khartoum, in the states of Darfur, and in other regions of Sudan, Doha stresses the importance of immediately stopping these crimes and violations,” the Ministry in a statement added.
