SA welcomes UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire
The South Africa Government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the holy month of Ramadan.
The UN Security Council
called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Monday, after more than five
months of the war.
COURTESY: United NationsThe UNSC's resolution
calls for the truce to lead to a 'lasting, sustainable ceasefire'. The
resolution further demands that Hamas and other militants’ free hostages that
were seized in the October 7 attack in which thousands lost their lives.
Minister of
International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor said it is vital for all
parties involved to comply with the Security Council.
“South Africa is
pleased that the Security Council has, at long last, demanded an immediate and
lasting ceasefire for the month of Ramadan and the Resolution must also
proposed that this ceasefire should lead to a lasting sustainable
ceasefire" said Pandor.
"It is now the
responsibility of the United Nations Security Council to ensure that there is
compliance with the resolution, which is binding on the parties" she
added.
President Cyril
Ramaphosa also weighed in and said:
“We must seize the
opportunity presented by this Security Council resolution to create a firm
foundation for a permanent ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations. We
need to stop the carnage and begin walking a path to peace,” said Ramaphosa in
a statement.
Fourteen members voted
in favour of the UN Security Council's resolution; the United States however
abstained.
Done by: Alungile
Njemla
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