{
  "id": 5272708,
  "title": "Sudan, Gaza crises demand urgent global action – Pres Mahama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/sudan-gaza-crises-demand-urgent-global-action-pres-mahama",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T07:26:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/sudan-gaza-crises-demand-urgent-global-action-pres-mahama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ugandan President John Dramani Mahama has urged the international community to take immediate action to address the humanitarian crises in Sudan and Gaza. He expressed concern over the political stalemate in Sudan, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions. Additionally, he highlighted the devastating impact of the war in Gaza following Israel's response to the Hamas attack on June 7, 2023, which left over 1,000 people dead.\n\nAt the 65th commemorative summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Belgrade, Serbia, President Mahama emphasized the need to protect civilians, ensure unhindered humanitarian access, and uphold the application of international law. He criticized the selective implementation of United Nations Charter principles, stating that the credibility of the international system is seriously tested when human suffering is met with silence, selectivity, or indifference. Mahama called for sustained political attention, humanitarian support, and a commitment to peace for Sudan, and insisted on unhindered humanitarian access and protection for civilians in Gaza.\n\nRegarding Cuba, Mahama reiterated Ghana's call for an end to the economic, commercial, and financial embargo against the country, asserting that such unilateral coercive measures violate the principles of sovereign equality, non-interference, and the UN Charter. He argued that resource sovereignty should be at the core of the NAM's development agenda, as countries in the Global South should not remain mere exporters of raw materials and importers of goods, bearing the environmental and social costs of extraction.\n\nMahama also addressed the issue of climate change, warning that the planet is at risk due to fires in southern Europe, droughts and desertification in Africa, and flash floods in China and Nepal caused by melting ice glaciers. He stressed the importance of speaking with a united voice to advocate for and take action on climate change. He emphasized that Ghana remains committed to working with all members of the NAM to strengthen multilateralism, promote a fairer international order, and ensure that the voice of the Global South carries greater weight in shaping the future.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent global action to address the worsening humanitarian crises in Sudan and Gaza. He said the world appeared to have turned a blind eye to the political stalemate in Sudan, which had left thousands dead and millions displaced, as well as the war in Gaza following Israel’s crackdown … The post Sudan, Gaza crises demand urgent global action – Pres…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ugandan President Mahama urges global action for Sudan and Gaza crises.",
    "Over 1,000 dead in Gaza after June 7, 2023, Israel-Hamas conflict.",
    "Mahama calls for civilian protection, humanitarian access, and UN law adherence."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The call by President Mahama for urgent global action on Sudan and Gaza underscores the imperative for consistent application of international law to protect civilians and prevent humanitarian crises.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}