Sudan Democratisation and Peace Process

That the Parliament condemns the bloodshed and violence that has taken place in Sudan since 2003, when conflict began between armed groups and government forces; understands that more than half a million people have died and a further two million people displaced by the uprising; welcomes the recent ceasefire and attempts to transition to a functioning democratic state; supports the work of the Sudanese Uprising Supporters Group and other grassroots campaigns to champion the emerging calls for democracy and independent political parties; recognises the vibrant Sudanese community in Scotland and especially in Edinburgh Southern; notes that there have been calls on the Scottish Government and the Parliament to raise awareness and assist in anyway it can to help establish a lasting peace and democratisation platform in Sudan; wishes the people of Sudan well for the future, and hopes to see a lasting peace and democratic settlement.