News|Sudan warUN renews Sudan ceasefire appeal over ‘unimaginable suffering’ of civiliansUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for immediate truce as fighting intensifies in Darfur and Kordofan regions.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan's civil war, which has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, as reported by the UN.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan's civil war, which has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, as reported by the UN.
Guterres's appeal follows a peace initiative presented by Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the UN Security Council. This proposal called for the disarmament of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The conflict began in April 2023 due to a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the RSF. The war has displaced 9.6 million people internally and forced 4.3 million to flee to neighboring countries. According to UN figures, 30.4 million Sudanese require humanitarian assistance.
Recent developments have seen the conflict shift to Sudan's central Kordofan region, where the RSF captured the strategic Heglig oilfield. This prompted South Sudanese forces to cross into Sudan to protect infrastructure, highlighting the conflict's expanding regional dimensions.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan's civil war, which has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, as reported by the UN.
The RSF has initiated an offensive to consolidate control over North Darfur state, targeting towns in the Dar Zaghawa region. This offensive threatens the last escape corridor for civilians fleeing to Chad.
The violence has extended beyond Sudan's borders, with a drone attack on a Chadian military camp resulting in two fatalities. Chad has placed its air force on high alert, awaiting confirmation of the attack's origin.
Despite ongoing conflict, the UN conducted its first assessment mission to el-Fasher since its capture by the RSF. UN Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown noted the mission followed months of intense fighting and violations against civilians.
Prime Minister Idris's peace plan includes an immediate UN-monitored ceasefire and a complete RSF withdrawal from the areas it controls. However, the proposal was dismissed by RSF leadership.
Upon returning to Port Sudan, Idris stated the government would reject international peacekeeping forces, citing past negative experiences.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
