Germany, the United Kingdom and Jordan Call For Immediate Ceasefire In Sudan

Germany, the United Kingdom, and Jordan Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured el-Fasher in Sudan’s western Darfur region after 18 months of siege, inciting violence that has resulted in numerous deaths.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the “horrifying atrocities” in Darfur, stating that international efforts have failed to address Sudan’s worsening humanitarian crisis. She highlighted mass executions, starvation, and sexual violence in el-Fasher, emphasizing that "no amount of aid can resolve a crisis of this magnitude until the guns fall silent.”

International Response

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Jordan’s Ayman Safadi echoed her concerns, describing Sudan’s situation as “apocalyptic” and urging global action to end the suffering.

Joint Call for Ceasefire

On November 1, the Foreign Ministers of Germany, the UK, and Jordan jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, describing the situation as dire and catastrophic.

Events in Darfur

The paramilitary RSF seized el-Fasher, the last major city in Darfur.
The United Nations reported that RSF fighters engaged in ethnic cleansing, sexual assaults, and killed at least 450 people in a hospital. The RSF denied these claims.
Satellite images and escapees indicate mass killings in the region, despite RSF denials.

Yvette Cooper highlighted concerns about the mass slaughter in el-Fasher, emphasizing the severity of the violence.

Author's summary: The article reports on the urgent call by global leaders for a ceasefire in Sudan amid reports of mass violence and allegations of ethnic cleansing by paramilitary forces in Darfur.

Outlook India — 2025-11-03