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Humanitarian situation in Sudan

EDM (Early Day Motion) 381: tabled on 11 November 2024

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 31 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes that some 25 million people are facing acute hunger and urgently need humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that 14 regions are on the brink of famine and famine conditions have already been confirmed in ZamZam Camp in North Darfur and that more than 10 million have been displaced from their homes; further notes that civilians in the country are facing incredible hardship, fear and suffering and notes an increase in gender based violence; recognises that the UK’s overseas aid spending is at its the lowest in 17 years, having been cut by £2 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year; also notes that the UK has assumed presidency of the United Nations Security Council and is the penholder on Sudan; calls on the Government to increase humanitarian assistance to Sudan and make it a central issue during meetings of the Security Council; further calls on the Government to play a stronger role in seeking a ceasefire and peace process where civilians are a part of the democratic government; also calls on the Government to sponsor a new Security Council resolution to create safe zones for civilians, designating no-fly areas for aircraft and Iranian drones and upholding responsibilities under Resolution 2417; and calls on the Government to increase the capacity of its mission in Sudan as a practical means of support.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

MacCleary, James
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 November 2024
Lewes
Cane, Charlotte
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 November 2024
Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Miller, Calum
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 November 2024
Bicester and Woodstock
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 November 2024
St Ives
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 November 2024
Epsom and Ewell
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 13 November 2024
Strangford
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 14 November 2024
North Herefordshire
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 November 2024
Thornbury and Yate
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 November 2024
Eastleigh
Maguire, Ben
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 November 2024
North Cornwall
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 November 2024
North East Fife
Sabine, Anna
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 November 2024
Frome and East Somerset
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 18 November 2024
Brighton Pavilion
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 18 November 2024
Bristol Central
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 18 November 2024
York Central
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 18 November 2024
Caerfyrddin
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 18 November 2024
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 18 November 2024
Ynys Môn
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 November 2024
Newbury
Butler, Dawn
Labour
Signed on 25 November 2024
Brent East
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on 25 November 2024
Hayes and Harlington
Martin, Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 November 2024
Tunbridge Wells
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 November 2024
Glastonbury and Somerton
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 February 2025
Richmond Park
Wilkinson, Max
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 February 2025
Cheltenham

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.