London: The Group of Seven major industrialized nations has called for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” in Sudan, where the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has persisted into its third year.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, in a joint statement, the seven countries urged the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to engage in serious and constructive negotiations. The statement, issued by the foreign ministers of the G7 countries and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, condemned the ongoing conflict as the world marks two years since the start of the war.

The G7 expressed concern over what they described as “the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.” They condemned attacks on camps for internally displaced persons and humanitarian workers, calling for the facilitation of humanitarian aid delivery and the safety of humanitarian workers.

In their statement, the ministers rejected the use of starvation as a weapon of war and reiterated their commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They pledged continued diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.

At the London Conference on the situation in Sudan, held recently in the British capital, participants pledged over £800 million in additional aid to support humanitarian efforts in the conflict-stricken country. Organized by the United Kingdom, the European Union, Germany, France, and the African Union, the conference emphasized the need for a comprehensive political solution to ensure a stable future for Sudan and its people.

Since the conflict’s outbreak on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, Sudan has faced a massive displacement crisis, with more than 12 million people displaced, marking it as the worst displacement crisis globally, according to United Nations reports.