The UN Security Council, under President Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, expressed deep concern over rising violence in Sudan, with specific issues surrounding El Fasher. They condemned recent attacks on humanitarian convoys, reinforcing calls for accountability. Emphasis was placed on protecting humanitarian operations and ensuring adherence to international law during the ongoing conflict.
The Security Council, led by Council President Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett from Guyana, released a press statement today expressing serious concerns regarding the rising violence in Sudan, especially around El Fasher in North Darfur. They referred to resolution 2736 (2024), which demands that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) cease their siege at El Fasher and calls for an immediate end to fighting, alongside de-escalation efforts in the area.
The Council strongly condemned the tragic attack on June 2, 2025, near Al Koma in North Darfur, where a World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF humanitarian convoy was attacked, resulting in the deaths of five humanitarian workers. In addition to this loss of life, several others were injured, and vital humanitarian supplies were either damaged or destroyed as multiple trucks burned. Council members extended their heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and offered wishes for a swift recovery to those affected.
Additionally, the press statement decried the shelling by the RSF on May 29, 2025, which caused damage to a WFP facility in El Fasher. The ongoing violence is evidently impacting humanitarian efforts across the region, with reports indicating that recent air strikes by the RSF have harmed critical civilian infrastructure in key urban centers such as Port Sudan, Kassala, and Khartoum.
The Security Council urged all parties involved in the conflict to guarantee the safety of UN personnel and humanitarian workers, as well as their facilities and resources, in accordance with international law and resolution 2730 (2024). They emphasized that deliberate assaults on humanitarian efforts could amount to war crimes. The members called on the involved parties to adhere to the commitments made in the Jeddah Declaration and comply with their obligations under both international humanitarian and human rights laws.
Finally, the Security Council reaffirmed its staunch support for Sudan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity, highlighting the urgent need for peace in the nation.
The Security Council has voiced significant concerns about escalating violence in Sudan, particularly in North Darfur. The attack on humanitarian workers reinforced the urgent need for accountability and protection of those delivering aid. Council members reiterated their commitment to uphold Sudan’s sovereignty and called for all parties to adhere to international laws, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation currently unfolding in the region.
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