Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Saturday that it welcomed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities in the war-torn nation throughout the upcoming month of Ramadan.
“Wr are hopeful that this initiative will significantly lessen the suffering of the Sudanese people by ensuring the smooth delivery of humanitarian aid and enhancing the mobility of civilians,” the RSF said in a statement on X.
“Furthermore, we view this as a crucial opportunity to initiate earnest discussions that could catalyze a political pathway,” it added.
It said: “This pathway must culminate in a durable ceasefire, foster security and stability, and result in a substantive resolution that addresses the foundational issues of the historical crisis in Sudan. Ultimately, its aim must be to reconstruct our nation on new equal and fair foundations.
“Our endorsement of this resolution is rooted in a profound moral duty to our citizens and aligns with our firm stance against war. It
“In embracing the proposed humanitarian ceasefire, we express our readiness to partake in discussions concerning the establishment of mutually agreed upon monitoring mechanisms. These mechanisms are crucial for ensuring the effective implementation of the ceasefire and for achieving the humanitarian objectives intended by this resolution.”
The RSF’s statement offers a potential respite for civilians severely hurt by a 11-month-old war between it and Sudan’s regular army.
The first day of Ramadan is expected to be either March 11 or 12.
On Friday, 14 members of the UN Security Council adopted a British-drafted resolution in favour of a ceasefire in Sudan to coincide with the fasting month of Ramadan.
Russia was the only country to abstain from the vote.
Sudan’s ruling transitional sovereign council has hinted at welcoming a separate appeal by UN secretary general Antonio Guterres on Thursday for a Ramadan truce.
