United Nations published this video item, entitled “Sudan, Ethiopia, Middle East & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (25 October 2021)” – below is their description.
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Sudan
– Ethiopia
– Middle East
– Deputy Secretary-General Travels
– Tunisia
– Afghanistan
– Haiti
– Violence Against Women
– Secretary-General Press Conference Launch of Emissions Gap Report
– Greenhouse Gas Bulletin
– UNFCCC
– Central African Republic
– Financial Contribution
– Guests Today
SUDAN
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the ongoing military coup d’état in Khartoum and all actions that could jeopardize Sudan’s political transition and stability. The Secretary-General calls for the immediate reconstitution of the governing arrangements provided for under the Constitutional Document.
The unlawful detention of the Prime Minister, government officials and politicians is unacceptable and contravenes the Constitutional Document and the partnership critical for the success of Sudan’s transition. The Secretary-General calls for the immediate release of the Prime Minister and all others who have been detained immediately.
Sudanese stakeholders must immediately return to dialogue, and engage in good faith to restore the constitutional order and Sudan’s transitional process.
The United Nations reiterates its unwavering commitment and support to the realization of Sudan’s political transition. Any attempts to undermine this transition process puts at risk Sudan’s security, stability and development.
The United Nations will continue to stand with the people of Sudan as they strive to fulfil their aspirations for a peaceful, prosperous and democratic future.
ETHIOPIA
The UN remains extremely concerned about the continued escalation of hostilities in the northern part of the country, including new airstrikes over the weekend in Tigray.
Yesterday, two airstrikes were reported on a textile factory in Adwa Town. That’s in the Central Zone in Tigray, and in May Tsebri, a town in the North Western Zone of Tigray. According to reports, three civilians were injured in the airstrike in the town of May Tsebri. Our colleagues on the ground are verifying the details of the airstrikes and the impact on civilians.
Fighting has also reportedly continued in multiple locations in Amhara, leading to the displacement of thousands of people.
The UN continues to remind all the parties involved in this conflict of their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.
The UN also continues to call on all parties to the conflict to facilitate the free and sustained movement of humanitarian workers and supplies in Tigray, Afar and Amhara.
MIDDLE EAST
Yesterday, Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, said that he was deeply concerned by the continued Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. This followed the announcement by the Israeli authorities of tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in the occupied West Bank.
Mr. Wennesland reiterated that all settlements are illegal under international law, remain a substantial obstacle to peace, and must cease immediately.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=25%20October%202021
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