Khartoum, Sudan – (African Boulevard News) – The United Nations envoy to Sudan is facing calls to leave the country as pro-army supporters took to the streets yesterday to demand her ousting. Demands for the UN envoy’s removal coincided with a troubling pronouncement from the UN that over half of the nation’s population was in dire need of humanitarian aid.
The hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of Khartoum, calling for an end to foreign interference in Sudan’s affairs. This follows a recent spat between Sudanese officials and the UN envoy over the latter’s criticism of the government’s handling of the ongoing crisis in the country.
Speaking to African Boulevard News, a spokesperson for the pro-army groups explained their position: “We are tired of the West meddling in our affairs. We have our own problems, and we can solve them ourselves. The UN envoy’s comments were unhelpful and only made the situation worse. She needs to leave now.”
The UN has been monitoring Sudan’s crisis for years, and the country remains a hotbed of conflict and instability. Civilian protests in 2018 brought down long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir, leading to a political transition that has yet to yield stability. Recently, the country’s economic woes have deepened, with inflation skyrocketing and basic goods becoming scarce.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the Sudanese government has been reluctant to accept foreign aid, instead preferring to handle the crisis itself. The UN envoy has been vocal in her criticisms of this approach, arguing that the government lacks the capacity to deal with the crisis alone.
“More than half of the Sudanese population is in need of humanitarian aid,” the UN said in a statement. “We urge the government to accept international assistance to alleviate the suffering of the people.”
The situation in Sudan remains precarious, and any further escalation of tensions could have disastrous consequences for the country and its people. As the international community watches and waits, the people of Sudan continue to suffer.
