Pope urges 'peaceful solutions' to the conflict in Sudan

(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 12 - Local leaders and the international community must work together towards "peaceful solutions" to the conflict in Sudan that has displaced "millions" and caused a "very serious humanitarian situation", Pope Francis said on Sunday.
    "For several months now, Sudan has been in the grip of a civil war that shows no sign of letting up and which is causing numerous victims, millions of internally displaced persons, refugees in neighbouring countries and a very serious humanitarian situation," said the pope during the Angelus prayer and blessing at the Vatican.
    "I am close to the suffering of those dear populations of Sudan, and I make a heartfelt appeal to the local leaders to facilitate the access of humanitarian aid and, with the contribution of the international community, to work towards peaceful solutions," he continued.
    "Let us not forget these brothers of ours who are in difficulty," concluded the pope. (ANSA).