The Secretary General of the United Nations has issued a renewed and urgent appeal for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the country’s deepening conflict risks spiraling into an even more catastrophic humanitarian disaster if fighting does not stop and humanitarian access is not secured.
In a strongly worded statement delivered at UN headquarters, the Secretary General stressed that civilians continue to bear the brunt of violence across several regions, including Khartoum, Darfur, and South Kordofan. He called on all parties to silence their weapons without delay and to commit to meaningful negotiations aimed at restoring stability.
The UN chief emphasized that humanitarian agencies are struggling to reach vulnerable populations due to insecurity, damaged infrastructure, and bureaucratic restrictions. He underscored that sustained and unhindered access is not a political concession but a legal obligation under international humanitarian law. Aid deliveries remain sporadic, leaving millions facing acute food shortages, limited healthcare, and collapsing basic services.
According to UN officials, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan has reached alarming proportions. Displacement continues to rise as families flee active combat zones. Camps and informal settlements are overwhelmed, sanitation systems are failing, and medical supplies are running dangerously low. The Secretary General warned that without immediate and coordinated action, the risk of famine and disease outbreaks could intensify in the coming months.
He also appealed to regional actors and international partners to increase diplomatic pressure on Sudanese factions to agree to a truce. The UN is working alongside the African Union and other mediators to revive stalled peace efforts. However, officials acknowledge that trust between the warring sides remains fragile.
The Secretary General called on donor nations to scale up financial contributions to the humanitarian response plan, noting that current funding levels fall far short of what is required to meet urgent needs. He urged the international community not to allow attention to drift away from Sudan as other global crises dominate headlines.
Human rights monitors have documented widespread civilian suffering, including reports of attacks on residential areas and restrictions on aid movement. The UN chief reiterated that accountability for violations must be upheld, and that protection of civilians must remain at the center of any political settlement.
As diplomatic efforts continue, the United Nations maintains that only an immediate ceasefire combined with guaranteed humanitarian access can prevent further deterioration. The Secretary General concluded by reminding all parties that the lives of millions depend on swift and decisive action.
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