Yasir Arman, a prominent figure in the Civil Forces Alliance Taqqadum, has urged a cessation of the ongoing conflict in Sudan during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, scheduled to commence on March 10th.
Utilizing the X platform, Arman issued a heartfelt plea for a ceasefire directed at the commanders of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces this past Saturday.
The United Nations has been raising concerns since late last year, issuing warnings about the potential for severe hunger and famine-like conditions for civilians in Sudan’s conflict zones as the summer approaches. The conflict has already left around 30 million people, nearly two-thirds of Sudan’s population, in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
In his appeal for a truce, Arman expressed optimism that both civilians and military personnel could join forces to halt hostilities throughout the sacred month of Ramadan. He underscored the importance of granting civilians freedom of movement and the opportunity for family reunification during this holy period.
Addressing the Sudanese people, the international community, and UN agencies, Arman called for support in amplifying his plea for a Ramadan ceasefire. Specifically naming entities such as the African Union Peace and Security Council, the UN Security Council, and the League of Arab States, he emphasized the need for collective efforts to bring about peace.
Furthermore, Arman appealed to neighboring countries—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates—to play a role in ending the conflict during Ramadan and contribute by providing essential humanitarian aid. Despite prior attempts by Saudi and US initiatives to persuade the Sudanese army and RSF to cease hostilities and allow humanitarian access, success has proven elusive in the war-torn regions.