Violence continues to ravage Sudan, with Kordofan and Darfur at the epicenter, prompting the UN Security Council to voice grave worries in a Tuesday declaration. Drone strikes have repeatedly hammered populated zones, vital services, aid staff, and assets, notably disrupting World Food Programme efforts from the start of February 2026.
The Council roundly denounced these attacks, warning that purposeful hits on humanitarian personnel might qualify as war crimes under international statutes. A fervent plea went out to all belligerents: stop the fighting now and respect UN resolutions alongside global laws. RSF actions drew sharp criticism for civilian harm, arbitrary arrests, and war-tied sexual assaults, with strong calls for perpetrators to face justice.
The specter of starvation and acute hunger crises demands urgent intervention. Safe, unrestricted aid access and free civilian movement topped the demands list. The body hailed a humanitarian armistice deal as promising, essential for instant halts in combat, tension relief, minimized cross-border effects, and advancing Sudanese aspirations through an inclusive, civilian-led interim government.
Extending its reach, the Council advised all member states against external meddling that stokes flames, to meet treaty commitments, enforce pertinent resolutions, and aid peace-building. Loyalty to Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial wholeness was reaffirmed, with outright dismissal of RSF’s parallel administration bids in held territories. This comprehensive response highlights global urgency to stabilize the fractured nation.