Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in the war between Sudan's rival forces

Russia blocks UN resolution calling for Sudan ceasefire

The NewsRussia blocked a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Sudan. Tens of thousands of people have died in the African country’s 19-month civil war, which has also displaced millions. On Monday, the UK and Sierra Leone proposed a resolution that both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces halt hostilities and end attacks on civilians.Britain’s foreign secretary called the veto a “disgrace,” but Russia…

Two rival generals have been fighting each other in Sudan for a year and a half. Now the UN Security Council has drawn up a ceasefire paper. All members agreed - except Russia.

Sudan: Russia Vetoes UN Cease-Fire Resolution for Sudan

Russia vetoed a United Nation resolution Monday calling for an immediate cease-fire between Sudan's warring parties and the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions of Sudanese.

Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in war between Sudan's rival forces

Russia's ally China supported the resolution sponsored by the UK and Sierra Leone, along with all other UN Security Council members but Moscow's veto doomed the measure

Russia has vetoed a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan. Fighting broke out between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces in April last year. Since then, the United Nations says 11 million people have fled their homes. More than 25 million people are said to be in need of aid. The resolution, drafted by the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone, called for "an immediate cessation of hostilities and a good faith dialogue to ta…

Russia vetoes UN cease-fire resolution for Sudan

Russia vetoed a United Nation resolution Monday calling for an immediate cease-fire between Sudan’s warring parties and the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions of Sudanese. Russia was the only Security Council member that voted against the cease-fire resolution. China, Russia’s ally, supported the resolution, drafted by the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone. Russian Deputy U.N. Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy told the council that Moscow vetoed …