Sudan war threatens to destabilize Sahel region: US official

An American diplomatic representative warned the United Nations Security Council that Sudan’s ongoing war severely jeopardizes regional security.

The escalating violence sends destabilizing shockwaves far beyond Sudanese borders and directly into the fragile Sahel region.

United States Representative Jeffrey Bartos stated during the briefing that the patience of the Sudanese people has completely run out.

He emphasized that the devastating conflict, which ignited in 2023, cannot be resolved through military means.

The diplomat urged fighting factions to commit immediately to an unconditional humanitarian truce to save lives.

Opportunistic terrorist groups continue to exploit this chaos, posing a direct threat to residents across West Africa.

Unified support from international partners remains absolutely critical to confront these rapidly expanding regional security threats.

Washington reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to assisting affected nations through targeted security cooperation and robust aid programs.

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