UN Security Council to Vote on British-Drafted Resolution for Sudan

The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a British-drafted resolution demanding an end to the siege of al-Fashir in Sudan's North Dafur region by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The draft text calls for an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation, and withdrawal of fighters threatening civilian safety.

The United Nations Security Council is likely to vote on Thursday on a British-drafted resolution that demands a halt to the siege of al-Fashir in Sudan's North Dafur region by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), diplomats said on Wednesday.

The draft text, seen by Reuters, also calls for an immediate halt to the fighting and for de-escalation in and around the city and the withdrawal of all fighters that threaten the safety and security of civilians.

Britain has asked for the draft to be voted on by the 15-member council on Thursday afternoon. A resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by Russia, China, the United States, Britain or France to be adopted.