The African Union, which co-hosted the one-day conference with Britain, France, Germany and the European Union, called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities.” The conflict in Sudan has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced 14 million and pushed large parts of the country into famine. The main aim of the conference was not to negotiate peace, but to bring attention to what the U.N. calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
International conference in London rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of war, but peace is elusive
The African Union, which co-hosted the one-day conference with Britain, France, Germany and the European Union, called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities.” The conflict in Sudan has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced 14 million and pushed large parts of the country into famine. The main aim of the conference was not to negotiate peace, but to bring attention to what the U.N. calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.