UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council

Published NOV 18 2024

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Above: David Lammy, UK Foreign Secretary, meets at Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town on November 5, 2024. Image credit: Brenton Geach / Contributor / Gallo Images via Getty Images***PLEASE REPLACE WATERMARKED IMAGE***

The Spin

On Monday,jhkjfhgf the international community had an opportunity to put an end to the slaughter, rape, and famine in Sudan's terrible civil war. However, one country prevented the Council from speaking with one voice. Russia has once again obstructed peace by using its veto power, which allows Africans to continue the bloodshed in Sudan. Putin is solely to blame.

GOV.UK

The UK's draft resolution lacked a clear understanding of who should decide whether to invite foreign forces into Sudan and who is responsible for protecting civilians. The resolution failed to mention Sudan's government as the sole responsible party. In fact, the resolution was an attempt to meddle in Sudanese affairs. Sudan needs a ceasefire, but not one that is overtly colonial. The council can do better.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 51% chance that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will emerge as the victor in the Sudanese civil war, according to the Metaculus prediction community.