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2724 (2024) SC

Security Council resolution 2724 (2024) [on cessation of hostilities in Sudan during Ramadan]

79
Session
14
Yes
0
No
1
Abstentions
Draft symbol S/2024/223
Adopted symbol 2724 (2024)
Category GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTORS
P5 Positions
Russia ~ United States United Kingdom China France
UN Document 2724 (2024) ↗

Vote Recorded VoteS/PV.9568 March 8, 2024

— Abstain (1)
✓ Yes (14)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
Mr. Kariuki (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
With the adoption of this resolution (resolution 2724 (2024)), the Security Council has sent a strong and clear message to the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to agree on an immediate cessation of hostilities during the month of Ramadan. That follows the call of the Secretary-General and the African Union. We urge the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to act o…
Ms. Evstigneeva (Russian Federation)
Russia abstained in the voting on the resolution prepared by the United Kingdom on a cessation of hostilities in the Sudan (resolution 2724 (2024)). We decided to allow the resolution to pass, as it is a question of the lives for the Sudanese people, who are suffering from the consequences of the conflict throughout the country. Ending the violence in the Sudan must of course be the primary aim …
Mr. Wood (United States of America)
The United States is pleased that the Security Council united to pass the resolution today (resolution 2724 (2024)). I want to offer my congratulations to the United Kingdom for the hard work that that delegation undertook to try to get a consensus on that text. Nearly one year into the conflict, it is important that the Council has spoken with one voice to condemn the violence, to demand a ceas…
Mr. Dai Bing (China)
China voted in favour of the resolution (resolution 2724 (2024)), which we have just voted on, calling for a cessation of hostilities during the month of Ramadan by the parties to the conflict in the Sudan. It has been almost a year since the outbreak of the conflict in the Sudan. It has led to heavy civilian casualties, a severe humanitarian crisis and widening spillover effects, which are sadd…
Mr. Bendjama (Algeria)
This explanation of vote is delivered on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Mozambique, Sierra Leone and my own country, Algeria — as well as Guyana (A3+). The A3+ expresses its appreciation to the United Kingdom for the steady efforts made despite the time constraints during the negotiation process. We believe this resolution (resolution 2724 (2024)) will significantl…
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