The war in Sudan represents the largest humanitarian crisis, hunger crisis and displacement crisis in the world but has been almost entirely neglected. He questioned the UK's responsibility to protect and urged the Government to match-fund a Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for Sudan.

My right hon Friend asked for specific details on UK's actions at the UN General Assembly to address the worsening situation in Sudan.

Some 25 million people urgently need assistance in Sudan and more than 10 million have been displaced from their homes. Will the Minister affirm that attaining a ceasefire in Sudan is a diplomatic priority for the UK? The UK is the penholder on Sudan at the UN Security Council and assumes the presidency of the council from Friday. Last night, I met the former civilian Prime Minister of Sudan, Dr Abdalla Hamdok, who is president of the broad civilian front Tagadum. He is pushing for safe zones for civilians. Will the UK sponsor a new Security Council resolution to designate no-fly areas for aircraft and Iranian drones, and to uphold responsibilities under resolution 2417? Will the Government increase the capacity of their mission in Sudan as a practical means of support? Will they also further increase UK humanitarian assistance, including support for the UN appeal for Sudan, which has received only half its target funding?

The violence continues in part because the warring parties have their sponsors in the region, including Iran and the Gulf. What efforts are the Government making to work with those regional sponsors to encourage de-escalation and secure a ceasefire?

Both Front Benchers seem united in their passionate concern about this terrible conflict. Does the Minister agree that if this situation were happening in a conflict on the continent of Europe or in the middle east, it would be on our national news night after night? Why does she think our broadcasters give a second-order priority to such a terrible conflict?

A UN investigation found today that rape is widespread in Sudan. The conflict is the world’s forgotten war. How will the UK use its presidency of the UN Security Council in November to ensure that the crisis is no longer forgotten and that the world acts, including on sexual violence in conflict?

The brutality of violence in Sudan, and the disruption of agricultural systems and trade routes, have led to extreme food insecurity. Does the Minister share my admiration for local emergency room organisations? What will she do to ensure that international aid can get through to those actors on the ground?

What discussions have the Government had with regional actors to bring pressure on the RSF and the SAF to ensure humanitarian access to prevent severe starvation?

The UN Secretary-General warned yesterday that outside powers are fuelling the fire and intensifying the nightmare of hunger and disease for millions in Sudan. What precise actions are the UK Government taking to prevent this involvement and to stop arms reaching conflict zones?

What are the Government doing to ensure that the real picture of the impact on civilians in the region is well known, or better known, both domestically and in the international community?

On the escalating violence in Sudan’s Gezira state, recent attacks by the Rapid Support Forces have reportedly led to some 124 civilian deaths and widespread atrocities, including the targeting of ethnic and religious communities. In light of the events that have led to the displacement of some 11 million people in Sudan, how are the Government working with international partners to safeguard the freedom of religious belief of those fleeing the religiously and ethnically motivated violence, and what immediate actions have been taken to ensure access to safe passage, humanitarian aid and protection for Sudanese civilians facing persecution, especially those from vulnerable religious communities?