Security Council Press Statement on Sudan

The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Leonor Zalabata Torres (Colombia):

The members of the Security Council expressed alarm at reports of substantial military reinforcements by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) around El Obeid, the risk of a potential ground offensive on the city.

The members of the Security Council expressed concern at the imminent risk of mass atrocities and demanded the RSF immediately halt its assault on El Obeid.

The members of the Security Council expressed deep concern over continued violence across Sudan, including reports of escalating violence in the Kordofan states, which risks further exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. Council members called on the parties to the conflict to immediately halt the fighting.

The members of the Security Council reiterated that all parties must protect civilians, comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, and abide by the commitments undertaken in the Jeddah Declaration. They expressed concern at reports of RSF drone strikes in El Obeid and the increase of drone strikes across the country by the parties. Council members called for all abuses and violations to be investigated and for perpetrators to be held accountable.

The members of the Security Council recalled the need for all parties to the conflict to allow and facilitate safe and unhindered humanitarian access, and to allow civilians safe passage, in a manner consistent with international law.

The members of the Security Council urged all Member States to refrain from external interference which seeks to foment conflict and instability, to support efforts for durable peace, to abide by their obligations under international law and to implement relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2791 (2025).

The members of the Security Council unequivocally reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Sudan. Council members reaffirmed their rejection to the establishment of a parallel governing authority in areas controlled by the RSF.