Greece Calls for Enhanced Humanitarian Aid to Sudan
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Greece has called for increased humanitarian aid to Sudan, the protection of civilians, an end to hostilities, and a political solution to the crisis. It also expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation and famine in the country, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Sudan.
This was stated by Greece’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris, during the emergency session of the UN Security Council on Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, held on Monday, January 6, at Slovenia’s request.
This marks Greece’s second intervention in the Security Council since its election as a non-permanent member. Greece was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in June last year for a two-year term.
In his address, Greece’s Permanent Representative stated that Greece aligns with the UN Secretary-General’s warnings regarding the deteriorating food situation and takes into account the findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report, which indicates that famine conditions are spreading across five regions, with more than half of Sudan’s population—24.6 million people—facing acute food insecurity.
Sekeris reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to continuing its support for Sudan and highlighted Greece’s participation in the International Humanitarian Conference on Sudan.
He called for unimpeded humanitarian access and the immediate removal of administrative and bureaucratic barriers that hinder the delivery of humanitarian aid. He also emphasized adherence to international humanitarian law and condemned the use of starvation as a weapon of war, as outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2417 (2018).
Urging increased humanitarian assistance, Sekeris stated that Greece supports the immediate strengthening of humanitarian aid, medical services, and protection measures, particularly for vulnerable populations, including displaced persons and local communities. He stressed the need for a special focus on the needs of women, girls, and children, who face heightened risks of violence, displacement, and limited access to essential services.
Sekeris also referenced UNICEF’s warnings about the severe impact of the crisis on Sudanese children, stressing that "their protection must remain a top priority."
He called for an end to hostilities and a political resolution, emphasizing that "the conflict threatens regional stability with unpredictable consequences for neighboring countries." He urged an immediate cessation of hostilities and support for diplomatic efforts to achieve peace through dialogue and mediation.
“The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan threatens further escalation and poses a serious risk to the already fragile regional stability, with far-reaching and unpredictable consequences for neighboring countries and beyond. Ending hostilities is crucial to alleviating the humanitarian crisis and stabilizing Sudan,” Sekeris stated.
He added that Greece supports all dialogue and mediation efforts and commended the work of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy to Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra.
Finally, Greece reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Sudan and its commitment to supporting initiatives that protect civilians, achieve a ceasefire, and create the conditions for long-term peace and stability.
