New York, United States - February 26, 2025 A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire to address the severe humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan, urging the international community to provide more targeted support to the beleaguered African country. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Sudan, Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, commended the efforts of UN agencies and humanitarian workers who are conducting relief operations under extremely dangerous conditions. China calls on the international community to provide greater, more targeted support to Sudan and its neighboring countries, helping these countries strengthen their humanitarian response capabilities to better address the challenges posed by conflict spillover, refugee dispersion, the spread of infectious diseases, and food insecurity, Fu emphasized. Fu underscored that only a ceasefire can fundamentally ease the humanitarian crisis. He also highlighted that the Security Council had adopted a resolution last year calling for a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan. He said China once again urges all parties to the conflict to lay down their arms, cease violence, strengthen unity, and bring an end to the fighting, so that peace may come as soon as possible. Sudan has been gripped by a devastating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since mid-April 2023, which claimed at least 29,683 lives, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data, a crisis monitoring group cited by the United Nations. The conflict has also displaced over 15 million people, either inside or outside Sudan, according to estimates by the International Organization for Migration. Shotlist: UN Headquarters, New York City - Feb 26, 2025: FILE: UN Headquarters, New York City - Date Unknown 1. UN flag; 2. UN emblem; UN Headquarters, New York City - Feb 26, 2025 3. Meeting in progress; 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to UN (partially overlaid with shot 5): "The conflict in Sudan has now persisted for nearly two years with no signs of de-escalation. It has led to significant civilian casualties, large-scale displacement and widespread destruction of infrastructure, leaving more than 30 million people in need of various forms of humanitarian aid."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 5. Sudanese representative at meeting; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] FILE: Port Sudan, Sudan - Dec 25, 2024 6. Various of smoke rising from burning high-rise buildings; 7. Various of smoke rising from neighborhood, destroyed buildings, debris, vehicles moving; UN Headquarters, New York City - Feb 26, 2025 8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to UN: "Since the outbreak of the armed conflict in Sudan, China has continuously provided assistance to the best of its ability. In addition to sending multiple shipments of food and medical supplies, China recently delivered a batch of tents and other disaster relief materials this month. China is willing to work with the international community to continue playing a constructive role in alleviating Sudan's humanitarian crisis and promoting conflict resolution."; FILE: Port Sudan, Sudan - Jan 8, 2025 9. Various of Chinese, Sudanese representatives in discussion, trucks loaded with China-donated supplies; UN Headquarters, New York City - Feb 26, 2025 10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to UN (ending with shots 11-12): "We need to realize that only a ceasefire can fundamentally ease the humanitarian crisis. China welcomes the Sudanese government's recent submission of a national plan for the protection of civilians and urges all parties to the conflict to genuinely comply with the Security Council's resolutions, halt hostilities, and work toward quickly stabilizing the ground situation. China reaffirms its unwavering support for Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity."; FILE: Port Sudan, Sudan - Dec 25, 2024 11. Various of evacuation of displaced people seen from moving vehicle; FILE: Port Sudan, Sudan - July 2024 12. Various of displaced people at camp; FILE: Port Sudan, Sudan - June 21, 2024 13. Various of displaced people waiting in line to fill their water buckets. [Restriction - For news purpose only/No archive/Not for other production use, No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya TV/Middle East Broadcasting Center]