Wed Sep 18 13:07:51 UTC 2024: ## Biden Calls for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access in Sudan
**New York, NY** – In a statement released today, President Joe Biden condemned the ongoing conflict in Sudan, now stretching over 17 months, and urged warring factions to immediately cease hostilities and facilitate humanitarian aid.
Biden specifically called on the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to pull back their troops, allow unimpeded access for humanitarian workers, and restart negotiations to end the war.
The President expressed deep concern over the RSF’s assault, which has disproportionately impacted civilians, and the SAF’s indiscriminate bombings that have destroyed civilian infrastructure and lives.
Accusing both parties of hindering humanitarian operations, Biden called for unhindered access to those in need.
The United States is set to host a high-level segment focused on Sudan during the upcoming UN General Assembly next week, where world leaders will gather to address the ongoing crisis.
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