Tokyo: Ali Mohammed Ahmed Osman, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Tokyo, has urged Japan to play a key role in stabilising Sudan amid its ongoing political turmoil.
In an interview with Arab News Japan, Osman stated that Japan, as the world's third-largest economy, a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, and a leading member of the G7, is well-positioned to play a critical role in enhancing Sudan's security and stability, which is regarded as a critical component of the broader Indo-Pacific domain.
Unambiguously "isolating, condemning, and classifying the dissolved Rapid Support Forces and their commanders as a terrorist force in international and regional forums, such as the UN Security Council and the G7, for their blatant violations of international norms," he suggested.
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Osman also urged Japan to provide direct humanitarian aid to millions of Sudanese affected by the ongoing clashes, including assistance in the areas of health, services, transportation, energy, and food security.
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This aid is expected to be delivered by Japan as a result of its international commitments and substantial contributions under the Official Development Assistance programme, which is a critical foreign aid initiative spearheaded by the Japanese government to assist developing countries.
According to the Sudanese Health Ministry, the ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 500 people killed and 4,200 injured in recent weeks.
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The fighting has also caused a humanitarian crisis, with many people unable to obtain basic necessities such as food and water, and aid organisations forced to halt operations. In response to the violence, Japan has already evacuated all of its citizens from Sudan.