25 Feb
Question
Conflict in Sudan

The question session focused on the UK's role in addressing the escalating conflict in Sudan, with an emphasis on international collaboration and leveraging the UK's influence to promote peace. Key topics included international engagement, the economic interests of external actors, and humanitarian aid.

$20 million

pledged in additional support for refugees, specifically for reproductive and sexual health services on the Adré border.

Foreign Secretary Mr. Lammy highlighted his personal commitment to resolving the issue, including convening an international conference. Rachael Maskell and Gregory Campbell both emphasized the role of external powers in fueling the conflict and the pressing humanitarian needs.

9 million

people displaced due to the Sudan conflict, illustrating the humanitarian crisis's magnitude.

Discussions revealed plans for a conference in London and highlighted ongoing diplomatic efforts with significant global leaders and organizations.

April

month when the conference in London will convene, around the second anniversary of the civil war's outbreak.

Outcome

Commitments were made to international collaboration, notably through an upcoming conference in London, aimed at fostering a consensus on peace strategies for Sudan. Financial aid was also pledged to support displaced people, particularly women and children.

Key Contributions

Rachael Maskell
Labour

Raised concerns about external actors with economic interests fueling the Sudan conflict.

Mr. LammyForeign Secretary

Prioritized ending the Sudan conflict, planned a London conference to gather international consensus, discussed the issue at the G20, and announced aid for Sudanese refugees.

Mr. Gregory Campbell
DUP

Emphasized the urgency of resolving the crisis given the significant number of displaced people and advocated for accelerated action by the African Union.

Original Transcript
Rachael Maskell
York Central
Lab/Co-op
Question
UIN: 902812

11. What steps he is taking with his international counterparts to help de-escalate the conflict in Sudan.

The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Mr David Lammy
12:07

Ending the conflict in Sudan is a personal priority for me. I recently visited the Adré border with the Chadian Foreign Minister to increase international attention on Sudan, and to meet Sudanese civilians who are bearing the brunt of this crisis.

I am happy to announce that I will convene Foreign Ministers in London in April, around the second anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war in Sudan, to foster international consensus on a path to ending the conflict.

Mr Lammy

My hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that I raised these issues in my contribution at the G20. I had a lengthy discussion with Amina Mohammed of the United Nations, with the Foreign Minister of Angola, and with President Ramaphosa on the situation in Sudan.

I am looking forward to convening this conference in London, and working with the French and the African Union. We continue to emphasise, with all international partners, the importance of refraining from actions that prolong the conflict.

Mr Gregory Campbell
East Londonderry
DUP
12:09

The Foreign Secretary indicated that he would engage in further discussions, along with the African Union.

Given that there are about 9 million displaced people in one of the most significant, if not the most significant, humanitarian catastrophes that the world faces today, will he impress on the African Union and partners the need for urgent action to try to resolve this situation?

Mr Lammy
12:01

The hon. Gentleman is right to ask that question.

I went to the Adré crossing not just to spend time with the overwhelming number of women and children who are fleeing the conflict, but to announce £20 million in additional support for refugees and, in particular, for access to reproductive and sexual health services on that border.

The situation is grim; it is horrific, and has been given too little attention, and I intend to ensure that we do all we can to bring it to an end.

All content derived from official parliamentary records