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Russia used its veto power on Monday to block a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for warring sides in Sudan to cease hostilities with immediate effect and engage in dialogue towards a national cease-fire.

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The country was the only one in the 15-member UNSC to either vote against the measure or abstain, with its representative stressing that Russia would "continue to use its veto" to ensure the sovereignty of African nations.

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Conflict broke out in April 2023 after a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ahead of civilian transition. The civil war has killed tens of thousands, triggering the world's worst displacement crisis.

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On Monday, the British foreign ministry stated it would seek support from the UN Security Council on its call for a Sudan ceasefire and delivery of humanitarian aid. The UK and Sierra Leone are sponsoring a draft resolution to safeguard civilians in the conflict, and British foreign minister David Lammy will preside over the vote.

Lammy, in a foreign ministry statement, promised to double Britain's aid to £ £226M ($285 million), and vowed to “never let Sudan be forgotten.”

Lammy said unprecedented conflicts are inflicting millions of preventable deaths. And as a founding member of the UN, the UK must leverage its UNSC leadership to advance diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving challenges and promoting peace and security, such as Russian aggression in Ukraine, the starvation resulting from the Sudanese civil war, and the Middle East conflict.

The ministry stated that, at the Security Council meeting, Lemmy would criticize Israel for blocking aid to Gaza, demanding an end of hostilities and an immediate release of all hostages, including British national Emily Damari.

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On the day of Russia's 1,000-day invasion of Ukraine, Mr. Lammy will convene a meeting on Ukraine, where he will underline the UK's support for Ukraine and pledge that his government "will keep standing with Ukraine, until reality dawns in Moscow."

On Monday, 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.

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This Russian veto condemns Africans to further killing, rape and starvation in Sudan’s brutal civil war: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

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.

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.

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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 to allow the bloodshed in Sudan to continue. Putin is solely to blame.

Sudan does need a cease-fire, but that doesn't mean that an overtly colonial draft resolution that would invite foreign powers into Sudan and effectively make the situation worse must be approved. On top of that, Britain lied that the government of Sudan supported this move. Russia vetoed this resolution because the UNSC can do better.

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