Our thoughts are with all Sudanese and others caught in the fighting in Khartoum, Darfur and elsewhere in Sudan. The devastating effects of military conflict and climate change are taking a tragic toll on the lives of civilians, many of whom have filled the world with hope and inspiration in their bravery in standing up to military rule. 

We urge all with influence in the UK government, in the region and in the UN to continue to work for an enduring cease-fire and a return to a negotiated transfer to civilian rule, and thank all members of Scotland's International Development Alliance who are working in Sudan and the region for their work to relieve suffering and help those fleeing.

To find out more about the current situation in Sudan, you can read:

Why what happens in Sudan matters 

The humanitarian backdrop to Sudan’s unrest

Sudan fighting in its 11th day: A list of key events

Sudan unrest: The view from Darfur

The bloody power struggle in Sudan has wide implications

Protecting those fleeing violence in Sudan