UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Sudan/Darfur

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Spotlight on Sudan
https://www.un.org/en/spotlight-on-sudan

UN News Centre – Sudan
https://news.un.org/en/tags/sudan

News Focus – Sudan Conflict
https://news.un.org/en/focus/sudan-conflict

One-Third of Sudan Displaced in 1,000 Days of Conflict, IOM Urges Urgent and Sustained Action (9 January 2026): https://www.iom.int/news/one-third-sudan-displaced-1000-days-conflict-iom-urges-urgent-and-sustained-action

Sudan: After 1,000 days of war, millions of civilians still bearing brunt
(UN News, 9 January 2026): https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166730

Inter-Agency Standing Committee Statement on Sudan: A call for urgent international response (29 October 2025):
https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/inter-agency-standing-committee/inter-agency-standing-committee-statement-sudan-call-urgent-international-response

UNFPA – After two years of war, has Sudan failed its female revolutionaries? (16 April 2025):
https://www.unfpa.org/news/after-two-years-war-has-sudan-failed-its-female-revolutionaries

FAO – Two years since the start of the conflict, Sudan is facing a severe food security catastrophe: Five things you should know about Sudan’s food security crisis (15 April 2025):
https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/two-years-since-the-start-of-the-conflict-sudan-is-facing/en

IOM – Sudan Conflict Two Years On
https://www.iom.int/sudan-conflict-two-years

OCHA – Sudan: A two-year crisis through the lens of a photojournalist (15 April 2025):
https://www.unocha.org/news/sudan-two-year-crisis-through-lens-photojournalist

UN Women – Explainer: The impact of Sudan’s war on women, two years on (15 April 2025):
https://www.unwomen.org/en/articles/explainer/the-impact-of-sudans-war-on-women-two-years-on

UN Women – In Focus: Two years of war in Sudan: The world’s worst humanitarian crisis for women and girls (15 April 2025):
https://www.unwomen.org/en/articles/in-focus/two-years-of-war-in-sudan-the-worlds-worst-humanitarian-crisis-for-women-and-girls

UNDP – After 2 years of war, shrinking funds mean aid money needs to go further in Sudan (April 15, 2025):
https://www.undp.org/blog/after-2-years-war-shrinking-funds-mean-aid-money-needs-go-further-sudan

UNICEF – Number of children in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan doubles as conflict enters third year amid ‘perfect storm’ of threats to children (15 April 2025):
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/number-children-need-humanitarian-assistance-sudan-doubles-conflict-enters-third

WHO – After 2 years of conflict Sudan’s health system faces collapse as rainy season nears
(15 April 2025):
https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/after-2-years-of-conflict-sudans-health-system-faces-collapse-as-rainy-season-nears.html

How is the Sudanese civil war destabilising neighbouring countries? (UN News, 14 April 2025):
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/04/1162076

WFP – Sudanese mark grim war milestone amid surging hunger, hopes for peace
For millions in Sudan, WFP food assistance is the only barrier against catastrophic food insecurity (14 April 2025):
https://www.wfp.org/stories/sudanese-mark-grim-war-milestone-amid-surging-hunger-hopes-peace

UNHCR – Two years of war in Sudan: a devastating combination of record displacement and dwindling aid (11 April 2025):
https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing-notes/two-years-war-sudan-devastating-combination-record-displacement-and-dwindling

OCHA – The Sudan conflict: What’s really going on (21 February 2025):
https://www.unocha.org/news/sudan-conflict-whats-really-going

UN urges global action to protect and support civilians devastated by Sudan’s war (UNHCR / OCHA, 17 February 2025):
https://tinyurl.com/muaymuej

Global community to urge action on escalating Sudan crisis at UN General Assembly
(25 September 2024):
https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/global-community-urge-action-escalating-sudan-crisis-un-general-assembly-25-september-2024-enar

OCHA Infographic – Key facts and figures for the Sudan crisis (23 September 2024):
https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/key-facts-and-figures-sudan-crisis-23-september-2024

7 Things You Need to Know About Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis (14 August 2024):
https://unocha.exposure.co/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-sudans-humanitarian-crisis

Famine now prevalent in parts of war-torn Sudan (UN News, 1 August 2024):
https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/08/1152736

Note to Correspondents: Statement of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, after the conclusion of the Geneva Proximity Talks (19 July 2024):
https://tinyurl.com/mty5x49f

Sudan is facing an unprecedented hunger catastrophe, say UN Agency Chiefs (27 June 2024):
https://www.wfp.org/news/sudan-facing-unprecedented-hunger-catastrophe-say-un-agency-chiefs

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: No time to lose as famine stalks millions in Sudan amid intense fighting and access denials (31 May 2024):
https://tinyurl.com/4dcctd8v

Sudan’s children trapped in critical malnutrition crisis, warn UN agencies (30 May 2024):
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/sudans-children-trapped-critical-malnutrition-crisis-warn-un-agencies

Explainer: How Darfur became a ‘humanitarian calamity and catastrophic human rights crisis’ (UN News, 14 December 2023):
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/12/1144787

Security Council agrees to terminate UN mission in Sudan (UN News, 1 December 2023):
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/12/1144257

Sudan: We cannot go home. What do we do? (9 October 2023):
https://www.unocha.org/news/sudan-we-cannot-go-home-what-do-we-do

Sudan: If We Fail to Act (as of September 2023):
https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-if-we-fail-act-september-2023

Five things to know about the crisis in Sudan (22 September 2023):
https://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/five-things-know-about-crisis-sudan

Statement by the Trilateral Mechanism on the need to observe the ceasefire for facilitating humanitarian assistance in Sudan (18 June 2023):
https://unitams.unmissions.org/en/statement-trilateral-mechanism-need-observe-ceasefire-facilitating-humanitarian-assistance-sudan

UN pledges to ‘stand with and work for the Sudanese people’ (24 April 2023):
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/04/1135932

Civilians and humanitarian aid workers are “Not a target” (UNITAMS, 16 April 2023):
https://unitams.unmissions.org/en/civilians-and-humanitarian-aid-workers-are-%E2%80%9Cnot-target%E2%80%9D

UN Entities

• United Nations in Sudan: https://unsdg.un.org/un-in-action/sudan, https://sudan.un.org/en
  • Statement from the Operational Humanitarian Country Team in Sudan on attacks against civilians in El Fasher (28 October 2025): https://tinyurl.com/ybm4rkky
• United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS): https://unitams.unmissions.org/en
  In accordance with United Nations Security Council resolution 2715, the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission (UNITAMS) closed on 29 February 2024. While this website will no longer be updated, it remains accessible for reference purposes.
• United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA):
  https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/mission/unisfa
  https://unisfa.unmissions.org
• African Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID):
  https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/mission/unamid
  https://unamid.unmissions.org
  UNAMID completed its mandate on 31 December 2020.
• United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS):
  https://peacekeeping.un.org/sites/default/files/past/unmis/index.shtml
  https://unmis.unmissions.org
  The mandate of the mission ended on 9 July 2011.

• Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1591
• United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) – Sudan: https://www.unocha.org/sudan/
  • ReliefWeb – Sudan (the): https://reliefweb.int/country/sdn
  • ReliefWeb – Sudan Regional Displacement Crisis: https://reliefweb.int/topic/sudan-regional-displacement-crisis
• Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict – Sudan: https://childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/countries/sudan/
  • Sudan: An Immediate Need to End Violence and Protect Children (17 January 2025): https://childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/2025/01/sudan-an-immediate-need-to-end-violence-and-protect-children/
• Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC) – Sudan (Darfur): https://www.un.org/sexualviolenceinconflict/countries/sudan-darfur/
• Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/en/countries/sudan
  • Report of OHCHR Sudan Country Office on the offensive of the Rapid Support Forces on Zamzam IDP camp, North Darfur (11-13 April 2025): “Three days of terror with no safe refuge”: https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/country-reports/report-ohchr-sudan-country-office-offensive-rapid-support-forces-zamzam
  • Sudan: Appalling reports of summary executions and other serious violations, as RSF makes major territorial gains in El Fasher and North Kordofan (27 October 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/10/sudan-appalling-reports-summary-executions-and-other-serious-violations-rsf
  • Sudan: UN report details rampant abuse of detainees amid ongoing conflict (6 March 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/03/sudan-un-report-details-rampant-abuse-detainees-amid-ongoing-conflict
    • Don’t ask about him’: Detention facilities and practices in Khartoum State in the context of the conflict in the Sudan (6 March 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/countries/sudan/report-ohchr-sudan-country-office-detention-facilities-khartoum.pdf
  • Sudan conflict taking more dangerous turn for civilians (17 January 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/01/sudan-conflict-taking-more-dangerous-turn-civilians
  • Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Sudan (1993-2020): https://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures-human-rights-council/independent-expert-situation-human-rights-sudan
  • International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur: https://www2.ohchr.org/english/darfur.htm

• UN Women – Sudan: https://africa.unwomen.org/en/where-we-are/eastern-and-southern-africa/sudan
  • Statement: UN Women calls for urgent protection of women and girls in El Fasher, Sudan (31 October 2025): https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/statement/2025/10/statement-un-women-calls-for-urgent-protection-of-women-and-girls-in-el-fasher-sudan
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sudan: https://www.undp.org/sudan
  • Making funds go further as Sudan’s war continues addressing vast needs through community empowerment (15 April 2025): https://stories.undp.org/making-funds-go-further-as-sudans-war-continues
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): https://www.unesco.org/en/countries/sd
• United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
  • Crisis in Sudan: https://www.unfpa.org/sudan
  • “It was tragic”: Women and health workers in Sudan describe fleeing El Fasher (9 January 2026): https://www.unfpa.org/news/%E2%80%9Cit-was-tragic%E2%80%9D-women-and-health-workers-sudan-describe-fleeing-el-fasher
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
  • Sudan: https://www.unhcr.org/sudan.html
  • Sudan Emergency: https://www.unhcr.org/emergencies/sudan-emergency
  • Sudan Emergency – Two Years On 2025 Update (Situation Report, April 2025): https://data.unhcr.org/en/documents/details/115752
  • UNHCR: Displaced civilians fleeing Sudan’s Darfur, Kordofan regions navigate serious violations, deadly routes (14 November 2025): https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing-notes/unhcr-displaced-civilians-fleeing-sudan-s-darfur-kordofan-regions-navigate
  • UNHCR: Escalating violence in Sudan’s El Fasher forces thousands to flee (28 October 2025): https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing-notes/unhcr-escalating-violence-sudan-s-el-fasher-forces-thousands-flee
• International Organization for Migration
  • Sudan: https://sudan.iom.int/
  • IOM calls for urgent support as returns to Khartoum top one million (27 October 2025): https://www.iom.int/news/iom-calls-urgent-support-returns-khartoum-top-one-million
• United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
  • Sudan: https://www.unicef.org/sudan/
  • Emergency response in Sudan: https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/emergency-response-sudan
  • No child safe in Al Fasher (29 October 2025): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/no-child-safe-al-fasher
  • Children in Sudan ‘reduced to skin and bones’ as UNICEF calls for urgent action (5 August 2025): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/children-sudan-reduced-skin-and-bones-unicef-calls-urgent-action
  • Number of severely malnourished children doubles in North Darfur as nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan (10 July 2025): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/number-severely-malnourished-children-doubles-north-darfur-nutrition-crisis-deepens
  • WFP/UNICEF humanitarian aid convoy carrying life-saving supplies attacked in Sudan’s North Darfur – Joint Statement (3 June 2025): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/wfpunicef-humanitarian-aid-convoy-carrying-life-saving-supplies-attacked-sudans
  • Sudan’s child rape and sexual violence crisis (4 March 2025): https://www.unicef.org/sudan/reports/sudans-child-rape-and-sexual-violence-crisis
• World Food Programme (WFP)
  • Sudan: https://www.wfp.org/countries/sudan
  • Sudan Emergency: https://www.wfp.org/emergencies/sudan-emergency
  • Sudan’s hunger crisis: How to turn the tide on famine (26 November 2025): https://www.wfp.org/stories/sudans-hunger-crisis-how-turn-tide-famine
  • IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP urge immediate action to address escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan (23 October 2025): https://www.wfp.org/news/iom-unhcr-unicef-and-wfp-urge-immediate-action-address-escalating-humanitarian-crisis-sudan
  • One year after famine first confirmed in Sudan, WFP warns that people trapped in El Fasher face starvation (5 August 2025): https://www.wfp.org/news/one-year-after-famine-first-confirmed-sudan-wfp-warns-people-trapped-el-fasher-face-starvation
  • WFP calls for urgent access to preposition food in Sudan as rainy season risks cutting off roads to starving (11 April 2025): https://www.wfp.org/news/wfp-calls-urgent-access-preposition-food-sudan-rainy-season-risks-cutting-roads-starving
• Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
  • FAO in Sudan: https://www.fao.org/sudan
  • FAO calls for urgent action to address widening famine in Sudan: FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol briefs the UN Security Council on Sudan’s food crisis
    (6 January 2025): https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/fao-calls-for-urgent-action-to-address-widening-famine-in-sudan/en
• World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Sudan: https://www.who.int/countries/sdn/en/
  • Sudan Emergency: https://www.who.int/emergencies/situations/sudan-emergency
  • WHO warns of dangerous escalation of attacks on health care in Sudan (19 December 2025): https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-warns-of-dangerous-escalation-of-attacks-on-health-care-in-sudan.html
  • WHO condemns killings of patients and civilians amid escalating violence in El Fasher, Sudan (29 October 2025): https://www.who.int/news/item/29-10-2025-who-condemns-killings-of-patients-and-civilians-amid-escalating-violence-in-el-fasher–sudan
• International Criminal Court: Situation in Darfur, Sudan
  https://www.icc-cpi.int/darfur

Security Council Meetings on Sudan

• 2025: 22 December, 5 November, 30 October, 12 September, 10 July, 27 June, 13 March 26 February, 27 January
  Meeting records, press releases and resolutions:
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2025
  • Sudan’s ‘internationalized’ conflict could spill into Chad, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Security Council warned (SC/16261, 22 December 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16261.doc.htm
  • El Fasher in ‘even darker hell’, UN Officials tell Security Council, as delegates decry horrific crimes following city’s capture by Rapid Support Forces (SC/16203, 30 October 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16203.doc.htm
  • Security Council Press Statement on Sudan (SC/16204, 30 October 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16204.doc.htm
  • Strong probability ‘war crimes, crimes against humanity’ being committed in Darfur, Deputy Court Prosecutor tells Security Council (SC/16116, 10 July 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16116
  • ‘De-escalation urgently needed’, Security Council told, as Sudan conflict shifts to Darfur, Kordofan (SC/16104, 27 June 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16104.doc.htm
  • Security Council Press Statement on Sudan (SC/16086, 12 June 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16086.doc.htm
  • Amid ‘hellscape’, uptick in violence in North Darfur, Senior Humanitarian official urges Security Council to take immediate action to protect civilians in Sudan (SC/16008, 26 February 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16008.doc.htm
  • Sexual violence used as weapon of war in Sudan, Humanitarians 2arn, demanding Security Council action (SC/16018, 13 March 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16018.doc.htm
  • Amid increased human suffering in Darfur, International Criminal Court Prosecutor tells Security Council new applications for atrocity crimes arrest warrants are imminent (SC/15984, 27 January 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc15984.doc.htm

• 2024: 18, 11 September, 6, 5 August, 18, 13 June, 24, 7 May, 19 April, 19, 8, 7 March, 29 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2024
  • Senior UN Official tells Security Council that ‘unbearable’ numbers of civilians killed, injured in Sudan, urging end to violence, funding for aid (SC/15947, 19 December 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15947.doc.htm
  • Russian Federation vetoes Security Council Resolution aimed at strengthening measures to protect civilians, increase humanitarian aid access in Sudan (SC/15901, 18 November 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15901.doc.htm
  • Noting both warring parties in Sudan bear responsibility for violence, Senior Official, Briefing Security Council, urges ceasefire, negotiated solution (SC/15893, 12 November 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15893.doc.htm
  • Calling situation in Sudan ‘utter humanitarian catastrophe’, Secretary-General, briefing Security Council, underscores need for cessation of hostilities (SC/15867, 28 October 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15867.doc.htm
  • Warning 26 Million people facing acute hunger in Sudan, Senior World Food Programme Official tells Security Council political will, leadership key to stopping famine (SC/15784, 6 August 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15784.doc.htm
  • Briefing Security Council, Senior Humanitarian official warns ‘famine is imminent’ in Sudan, calling for end to horrific conflict (SC/15735, 18 June 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15735.doc.htm
• 2023: 12, 1 December, 16, 14 November, 13 September, 9 August, 13 July, 15, 2 June, 22, 9 May, 25 April, 20, 15, 8, 6 March, 25 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2023
  • Humanitarian calamity, human rights crisis looming large in Sudan as fighting intensifies, Security Council warned (SC/15498, 16 November 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15498.doc.htm
  • Continued military hostilities between warring parties endanger thousands of people, Sudan’s future, region, briefers tell Security Council (SC/15291, 22 May 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15291.doc.htm
  • As desperate Sudanese flee their embattled nation, Security Council urges warring parties to respect ceasefire, reboot negotiations, immediately end fighting (SC/15265, 25 April 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15265.doc.htm

• 2022: 13, 7 December, 14 November, 27 October, 16, 13 September, 23 August,
  21, 20, 3 June, 26, 24, 12 May, 21 April, 28, 15, 7 March, 15 February, 17 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2022
• 2021: 15, 10 December, 15 November, 27 October, 15, 14 September, 2 August, 27 July, 21, 14, 9, 3 June, 11 May, 26 April, 12 March, 11 February
  https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/meetings-2020-vtc
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2021
• 2020: 22, 10 December, 12 November, 22 October, 25 September, 10, 9, 4 June, 29, 14 May, 28, 24 April, 30 April, 12, 4 March, 11 February
  https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/meetings-2020-vtc
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2020
• 2019: 18, 17, 12 December, 14 November, 31, 24, 17, 15, 8, 3 October, 18 September, 26 August, 27, 26, 19, 14 June, 14 May, 30, 17, 12 April, 26 March, 25, 7 February,
  17 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2019
• 2018: 14, 11 December, 15 November, 22, 11 October, 3 October, 20 September,
  13 July, 29, 20, 14, 11 June, 15, 10 May, 23, 13 April, 14 March, 8 February, 31 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2018
• 2017: 12, 7 December, 15 November, 26 October, 14 September, 29, 14, 8 June,
  15 May, 4 April, 8 February, 12 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2017
• 2016: 23, 19, 16, 15, 13 December, 17, 15 November, 4 October, 12 August, 13 July, 29, 14, 9 June, 6 April, 10 February, 25 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2016
• 2015: 15, 2 December, 28, 9 October, 28, 25 August, 14 July, 29, 10 June,
  28, 14, 5 May, 24, 17, 3 March, 26, 24, 12 February
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2015
• 2014: 15, 12, 4 December, 25, 24, 11 November, 22 October, 27, 8, 7, 6 August,
  17 June, 27, 12, 2 May, 24, 3 April, 18 March, 13 February, 23 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2014
• 2013: 24, 11 December, 25, 18 November, 23 October, 23 August, 30, 24, 11, 8 July,
  5 June, 29 May, 29 April, 21 March, 14 February, 24 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2013
• 2012: 24 October, 31 August, 31, 24, 5 July, 29, 5 June, 17, 2 May, 26, 12 April,
  6 March, 17 February, 11 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2012
• 2011: 22, 15, 14, 8 December, 15, 11 November, 25, 6 October, 29, 27, 22, 13, 11 and 8 July, 27, 20, 8, 3 June, 31 May, 27, 20, 14 April, 21 March, 9 February, 26, 18 January
  https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/2011
• Earlier years: https://research.un.org/en/docs/sc/quick/meetings/
• see also Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/repertoire/africa#cat29

Human Rights Council

• 38th special session of the Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan – 14 November 2025: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/special-sessions/session38/38-special-session
• Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ffm-sudan/index
  • Sudan: Concerned about the plight of civilians in El Fasher, UN Experts urge immediate protection measures and an end to impunity (30 October 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/10/sudan-concerned-about-plight-civilians-el-fasher-un-experts-urge-immediate?sub-site=HRC
  • Sudan: UN Fact-Finding Mission urges immediate action after deadly mosque strike in El Fasher (24 September 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/09/sudan-un-fact-finding-mission-urges-immediate-action-after-deadly-mosque
  • “A war of atrocities:” Sudan civilians deliberately targeted, UN Fact-Finding Mission reports international crimes on large-scale (5 September 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/09/war-atrocities-sudan-civilians-deliberately-targeted-un-fact-finding-mission
    • A/HRC/60/CRP.7 (24 October 2025): Paths to justice: accountability for atrocities in the Sudan: Independent international fact-finding mission for the Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/ffm-sudan/a-hrc-60-crp.7-en.pdf
    • A/HRC/60/22 (5 September 2025): Sudan: A War of Atrocities: Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/ffm-sudan/a-hrc-60-22-auv.pdf
  • Sudan war intensifying with devastating consequences for civilians, UN Fact-Finding Mission says (17 June 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/06/sudan-war-intensifying-devastating-consequences-civilians-un-fact-finding
  • Sudan: UN Fact-Finding Mission deplores Darfur killings as conflict enters third year, warning “darkest chapters” may lie ahead (14 April 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/04/sudan-un-fact-finding-mission-deplores-darfur-killings-conflict-enters-third
  • Civilians fleeing war in Sudan to Uganda give harrowing testimony to United Nations Fact-Finding Mission (19 December 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/node/110626
  • Sudan: UN Fact-Finding Mission documents large-scale sexual violence and other human rights violations in newly issued report (29 October 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/10/sudan-un-fact-finding-mission-documents-large-scale-sexual-violence-and
    • A/HRC/57/CRP.6 (23 October 2024): Findings of the investigations conducted by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan into violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and related crimes, committed in the Sudan in the context of the conflict that erupted in mid-April 2023: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session57/A-HRC-57-CRP-6-en.pdf
  • Sudan: UN Fact-Finding Mission outlines extensive human rights violations, international crimes, urges protection of civilians (6 September 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/09/sudan-un-fact-finding-mission-outlines-extensive-human-rights-violations
    • A/HRC/57/23 (7 November 2024): Report of the independent international fact-finding mission for the Sudan: https://docs.un.org/A/HRC/57/23
  • Sudan Fact-Finding Mission documents disturbing patterns of rights violations on mission in Chad (23 July 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/07/sudan-fact-finding-mission-documents-disturbing-patterns-rights-violations
  • Sudan: As conflict enters its second year, UN Fact-Finding Mission says warring parties must halt fighting, protect civilians, allow free flow of aid (11 April 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/04/sudan-conflict-enters-its-second-year-un-fact-finding-mission-says-warring
  • UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan begins work, calls on warring parties to end conflict and respect human rights (18 January 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/01/un-fact-finding-mission-sudan-begins-work-calls-warring-parties-end-conflict
• 36th special session of the Human Rights Council on the human rights impact of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan – 11 May 2023:
  https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/special-sessions/session36/36-special-session

• Human Rights Council asks Designated Expert of the High Commissioner on Human Rights in Sudan to document all allegations of human rights violations since 25 October 2021, including those arising from the current conflict (11 May 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/news/2023/05/human-rights-council-asks-designated-expert-high-commissioner-human-rights-sudan

Peace Agreements & selected UN Documents

• Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD): https://docs.un.org/S/2011/449 https://unamid.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/ddpd_english.pdf
• Darfur Peace Agreement: https://www.un.org/zh/focus/southernsudan/pdf/dpa.pdf
• Comprehensive Peace Agreement: https://docs.un.org/S/2005/78 https://unmis.unmissions.org/comprehensive-peace-agreement
• Reports of the Secretary-General:
  • UNAMID: https://unamid.unmissions.org/sg-reports
  • UNISFA: https://unisfa.unmissions.org/un-documents-unisfa
  • UNMIS: https://unmis.unmissions.org/reports-secretary-general
• UN Member States on the Record – Sudan:
  https://library.un.org/unms?combine=sudan
  UN Member States on the Record provides access to information about membership and statements of Member States at the UN.

Selected Statements, Speeches and Op-eds by UN Officials

• Children in Sudan have endured “1,000 days of agony” – Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Edouard Beigbeder (9 January 2026): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/children-sudan-have-endured-1000-days-agony
• Briefing to the Security Council by Ms. Edem Wosornu, Director of Crisis Response Division, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, on the humanitarian situation in Sudan (23 December 2025): https://tinyurl.com/5n6evhvt
• ASG Khiari warns indiscriminate drone strikes and arms flows are driving Sudan’s war (22 December 2025): https://dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-10077-asg-khiari-22-dec-2025
• Statement by the Secretary-General on the drone attacks targeting the UNISFA logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan (13 December 2025): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/2025-12-13-0
• UNICEF Executive Director warns of deepening protection crisis in Sudan as violence and displacement intensify (9 December 2025): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-executive-director-warns-deepening-protection-crisis-sudan-violence-and
• UN Human Rights Chief warns against atrocities in Sudan’s Kordofan Region (4 December 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/12/un-human-rights-chief-warns-against-atrocities-sudans-kordofan-region
• High Commissioner at Special Session on Sudan: The international community has a clear duty to act (14 November 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2025/11/high-commissioner-special-session-sudan-international-community-has
• UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, condemns brutal attacks in North Darfur and North Kordofan (11 November 2025): https://tinyurl.com/mvvrj6dm
• Remarks by UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the briefing of the Security Council on the reports of the Secretary-General on Sudan and South Sudan, 11 November 2025: https://tinyurl.com/mvzf7a62
• UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, condemns brutal attacks in North Darfur and North Kordofan (11 November 2025): https://tinyurl.com/mvzf7a62
• Briefing remarks on the situation of women and girls in Sudan: From the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Anna Mutavati, UN Women Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, called for the protection and prioritization of women and girls amid Sudan’s acute food insecurity (11 November 2025): https://tinyurl.com/28tc9v9j
• IOM Chief warns of imminent catastrophe as displacement surges in North Darfur (11 November 2025): https://www.iom.int/news/iom-chief-warns-imminent-catastrophe-displacement-surges-north-darfur
• Sudan: Türk fears more atrocities in Darfur, warns Kordofan could be next (7 November 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/11/sudan-turk-fears-more-atrocities-darfur-warns-kordofan-could-be-next
• Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa Guang Cong – Remarks to the Security Council on the Sudan and South Sudan, 5 November 2025: https://dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-10034-sesg-cong-5-nov-2025
• Statement: UN Women calls for urgent protection of women and girls in El Fasher, Sudan (31 October 2025): https://tinyurl.com/36xmnsyv
• Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, 30 October 2025: https://tinyurl.com/37aedz6t
• Statement by the Humanitarian Country Team Sudan Women’s Advisory Group — A Demand from Sudan’s Women Humanitarians on Protection of Civilians in El Fasher (30 October 2025): https://tinyurl.com/3dpr7d77
• “No one is safe in El Fasher”: ASG Pobee urges collective international efforts to end war in Sudan – Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee – Remarks to the Security Council on the Sudan (New York, 30 October 2025): https://dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-10027-asg-pobee-30-oct-2025
• Statement on the reported massacre at El Fasher Maternity Hospital, North Darfur, Sudan by UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita (29 October 2025): https://www.unfpa.org/press/statement-reported-massacre-el-fasher-maternity-hospital-north-darfur-sudan-unfpa-executive
• IOM Chief on the Escalating Violence in El Fasher (28 October 2025): https://www.iom.int/news/iom-chief-escalating-violence-el-fasher
• Secretary-General expresses grave concern over military escalation in El Fasher, Sudan, urges parties to engage with Personal Envoy (SG/SM/22883, 27 October 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22883.doc.htm
• “Sudan is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis – and children are paying the highest price” (24 October 2025): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/sudan-worlds-largest-humanitarian-crisis-and-children-are-paying-highest-price%C2%A0
  This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing
• North Darfur: Deliberate Targeting of Civilians Must Stop – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown (12 October 2025): https://tinyurl.com/3b433zud
• Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief appalled by continued killing of civilians in El Fasher (10 October 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/10/sudan-un-human-rights-chief-appalled-continued-killing-civilians-el-fasher
• Türk welcomes ICC conviction of Sudan’s “Ali Kushayb” (6 October 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/10/turk-welcomes-icc-conviction-sudans-ali-kushayb
• Sudan: Türk calls for urgent action to protect civilians and prevent large-scale atrocities in El Fasher (2 October 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/10/sudan-turk-calls-urgent-action-protect-civilians-and-prevent-large-scale
• El Fasher: Civilians urgently need protection and safe passage – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown (29 September 2025): https://tinyurl.com/4rtcxex2
• At least 11 children reportedly killed in attack on a mosque in Sudan’s North Darfur State – Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell (21 September 2025): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/least-11-children-reportedly-killed-attack-mosque-sudans-north-darfur-state
• Secretary-General deeply alarmed by rapidly deteriorating situation in Sudan’s North Darfur (SG/SM/22814, 20 September 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22814.doc.htm
• Stop the atrocities in Darfur: Civilians must be protected, Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown (19 September 2025): https://tinyurl.com/yc4y3jcf
• Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Luca Renda: Darfur landslide tragedy: Message of condolence and solidarity (2 September 2025): https://tinyurl.com/5aypjf2w
• Secretary-General condemns relentless attacks by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s North Darfur, urges immediate ceasefire (SG/SM/22780, 29 August 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22780.doc.htm
• Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Luca Renda: A call to protect aid workers and fund the response in Sudan (21 August 2025): https://tinyurl.com/4ankk9
• Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Luca Renda (19 August 2025): https://tinyurl.com/2srst7jy
• Sudan: Türk outraged after RSF kills at least 57 civilians in El Fasher and Abu Shouk IDP camp (13 August 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/08/sudan-turk-outraged-after-rsf-kills-least-57-civilians-el-fasher-and-abu
• Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Sheldon Yett: El Fasher and Abu Shouk camp: A call to stop attacks on civilians, allow safe passage and aid (12 August 2025) https://tinyurl.com/3n6rp5t4
• Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief deplores killing of dozens of civilians in Kordofan (17 July 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/07/sudan-un-human-rights-chief-deplores-killing-dozens-civilians-kordofan
• Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell: At least 35 children reportedly killed in attacks in communities in Sudan’s North Kordofan State (15 July 2025): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/least-35%C2%A0children-reportedly-killed-attacks-communities-sudans-north-kordofan-state
• ASG Pobee briefs Security Council on escalating crisis in Sudan (27 June 2025): https://dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9947-asg-pobee-27-jun-2025
• Sudan: Türk warns of catastrophic surge in violence (20 June 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/06/sudan-turk-warns-catastrophic-surge-violence
• Sudan: Türk gravely concerned at rising civilian deaths and widespread sexual violence in North Darfur (25 April 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/04/sudan-turk-gravely-concerned-rising-civilian-deaths-and-widespread-sexual
• A call to action for protection and accountability for the people of Sudan – Statement by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, 12 June 2025: https://tinyurl.com/2yft2vps
• IOM Spokesperson on Deadly Attack Against Humanitarian Convoy in Sudan (4 June 2025): https://www.iom.int/news/iom-spokesperson-deadly-attack-against-humanitarian-convoy-sudan
• Sudan convoy attack: A call to protect aid workers – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Kristine Hambrouck (3 June 2025): https://tinyurl.com/3j82stxa
• Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Sudan must stop – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Sudan, Kristine Hambrouck (1 June 2025): https://tinyurl.com/2rc7t9dh
• Secretary-General hopes decree appointing Kamil Eltayeb Idris as Sudan’s Prime Minister will serve as ‘first step’ towards forming broad-based technocratic government (SG/SM/22659, 20 May 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22659.doc.htm
• Secretary-General gravely concerned recent drone attacks at Sudan’s main aid entry point threaten to fuel humanitarian needs, cause large-scale civilian casualties (SG/SM/22640, 8 May 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22640.doc.htm
• Horrors in Sudan know no bounds, warns Türk, urging an end to the conflict (1 May 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/05/horrors-sudan-know-no-bounds-warns-turk-urging-end-conflict
• Appalled by catastrophic situation in Sudan’s North Darfur, Secretary-General renews call for immediate cessation of hostilities (SG/SM/22633, 30 April 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22633.doc.htm
• Sudan: Türk gravely concerned at rising civilian deaths and widespread sexual violence in North Darfur (25 April 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/04/sudan-turk-gravely-concerned-rising-civilian-deaths-and-widespread-sexual
• Forced displacement in North Darfur overwhelms aid operations and increases civilian vulnerability – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (20 April 2025): https://tinyurl.com/24t449bw
• After two years of deadly conflict, the Government of the Sudan renews its commitment to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence – Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC), Ms. Pramila Patten (16 April 2025): https://tinyurl.com/4dcmy4pd
• UNOPS Executive Director Statement on Sudan visit (16 April 2025): https://www.unops.org/news-and-stories/speeches/unops-executive-director-statement-on-sudan-visit
• Marking two years of Sudan war: A call for peace, protection and humanity – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (15 April 2025): https://tinyurl.com/2bdxv4y4
• High Commissioner’s remarks at the Sudan Conference, London (15 April 2025): https://www.unhcr.org/news/speeches-and-statements/high-commissioners-remarks-sudan-conference-london
• News comment: Two years on, Sudan is a catastrophe the world cannot afford to ignore (This statement is attributable to Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees) (15 April 2025): https://www.unhcr.org/news/press-releases/news-comment-two-years-sudan-catastrophe-world-cannot-afford-ignore
• Press briefing by UN Women on the humanitarian needs of women and girls in Sudan after two years of war – When women lead, when women are heard, humanitarian needs are met (15 April 2025): https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/press-briefing/2025/04/press-briefing-by-un-women-on-the-humanitarian-needs-of-women-and-girls-in-sudan-after-two-years-of-war
• As Sudan’s brutal conflict enters third year, Secretary-General demands renewed focus, end to weapons flowing into country, stressing civilians paying highest price (SG/SM/22624, 14 April 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22624.doc.htm
• Displaced, starved, killed, robbed of a childhood: children in Sudan are paying the highest price of two years of brutal conflict – Joint press release by the UN Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence against Children (14 April 2025): https://violenceagainstchildren.un.org/news/displaced-starved-killed-robbed-childhood-children-sudan-are-paying-highest-price-two-years
• Secretary-General strongly condemns killing of scores of civilians in North Darfur, Sudan, including nine humanitarian workers (SG/SM/22620, 13 April 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22620.doc.htm
• Attacks on Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps and Al Fasher must end now – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (12 April 2025): https://tinyurl.com/ya4hsd3p
• INTERVIEW: Don’t forget Sudan, UN humanitarian coordinator urges – Clementine Nkweta-Salami, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the country (11 April 2025): https://news.un.org/en/interview/2025/04/1162131
• Sudan: Türk decries catastrophic cost of inaction as conflict approaches third year (11 April 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/04/sudan-turk-decries-catastrophic-cost-inaction-conflict-approaches-third-year
• Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief appalled by widespread extrajudicial killings in Khartoum (3 April 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/04/sudan-un-human-rights-chief-appalled-widespread-extrajudicial-killings
• Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Sudanese Armed Forces airstrikes in Tora, North Darfur (26 March 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/03/comment-un-high-commissioner-human-rights-volker-turk-sudanese-armed-forces
• Darfur market attack: A call to prioritize civilian safety – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (26 March 2025): https://tinyurl.com/bdesu458
• Sudan: Escalating violence against civilians as fighting intensifies Comment by UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Seif Magango on escalating violence against civilians in Khartoum (20 March 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/03/sudan-escalating-violence-against-civilians-fighting-intensifies
• Urgent appeal as major donors reduce life-saving funding amid Sudan crisis – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (10 March 2025): https://tinyurl.com/6xbyba6z
• Sudan is a powder keg, High Commissioner Türk warns Human Rights Council (27 February 2025): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2025/02/sudan-powder-keg-high-commissioner-turk-warns-human-rights-council
• Protect civilians in Sudan, they have suffered enough in nearly two years of conflict – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (27 February 2025): https://tinyurl.com/54uwramk
• Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, 26 February 2025: https://tinyurl.com/yc78u37a
• Clementine Nkweta-Salami, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan (19 February 2025): https://tinyurl.com/bddxscs2
• Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Remarks at the joint launch of the 2025 Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan and Regional Refugee Response Plan (17 February 2025): https://tinyurl.com/3k5d4xbv
• $6 Billion needed to support nearly 21 million Sudanese facing humanitarian crisis of staggering scale, brutality, Secretary-General tells Aid Conference (SG/SM/22555, 14 February 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22555.doc.htm
• Remove restrictions to allow aid to reach people in need in Sudan – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (Port Sudan, 10 February 2025): https://tinyurl.com/45xmj2wx
• At least 40 children reportedly killed in three days across Sudan / Statement by UNICEF Sudan Representative a.i. Annmarie Swai (5 February 2025): https://www.unicef.org/mena/press-releases/least-40-children-reportedly-killed-three-days-across-sudan
• Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack on hospital in Darfur (SG/SM/22537, 27 January 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22537.doc.htm
• Attack on hospital in Al Fasher a shocking violation and affront to humanity – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (26 January 2025): https://tinyurl.com/34zybxpt
• Grave concerns over imminent threat to civilians in Al Fasher – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (23 January 2025): https://tinyurl.com/bdzetbuc
• Secretary-General greatly concerned by recent escalation of fighting in Sudan (SG/SM/22532, 24 January 2025): https://press.un.org/en/2025/sgsm22532.doc.htm
• Children bear the brunt of escalating conflict and famine in Sudan (15 January 2025): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/children-bear-brunt-escalating-conflict-and-famine-sudan
• Statement by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on recent attacks against civilians (15 January 2025): https://tinyurl.com/ym5jh8mb
• FAO Security Council Statement on the Sudan – Statement as delivered by FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol, Monday, 6 January 2025: https://tinyurl.com/msn5evjs
• Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, 6 January 2025: https://tinyurl.com/4dbdhs9x
• Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan on the launch of Sudan 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (31 December 2024): https://tinyurl.com/bdfs2348
• Alarmed by worsening Sudan food situation, Secretary-General reiterates call for unhindered humanitarian access to people in need (SG/SM/22503, 24 December 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22503.doc.htm
• Statement by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim for Sudan, Mr Sheldon Yett, on the bombardment of the WFP compound (21 December 2024): https://tinyurl.com/vbsmnt8x
• Outraged by killing of three World Food Programme Staff Members in Sudan, Secretary-General calls for thorough investigation (SG/SM/22502, 20 December 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22502.doc.htm
• Statement by WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain on tragic loss of staff members in Sudan (20 December 2024): https://www.wfp.org/news/statement-wfp-executive-director-cindy-mccain-tragic-loss-staff-members-sudan
• Edem Wosornu, OCHA Director of Operations and Advocacy, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, 19 December 2024: https://tinyurl.com/4rpjcp66
• The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, condemns shelling and airstrikes on civilian areas in parts of Darfur and Khartoum (17 December 2024): https://tinyurl.com/yvwycu8p
• The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, condemns shelling on Zamzam IDP camp near Al Fasher, North Darfur State (3 December 2024): https://tinyurl.com/4p8kxfvk
• Polycrisis in Sudan needs the world’s attention – Statement by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator 29 November 2024): https://www.unocha.org/news/un-relief-chief-polycrisis-sudan-needs-worlds-attention
• UN strongly condemns continued attacks against civilians in Sudan, calls on warring parties for immediate ceasefire – Under-Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo’s remarks to the Security Council briefing on the Sudan and South Sudan (12 November 2024): https://dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9780-usg-dicarlo-sudan-12-nov-2024
• Ramesh Rajasingham, Director, Coordination Division, OCHA, on behalf of Acting USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Ms. Joyce Msuya – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, 12 November 2024: https://tinyurl.com/mr26r7bu
• Secretary-General condemns attacks by Rapid Support Forces in Al Jazirah, Sudan (SG/SM/22435, 1 November 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22435.doc.htm
• Displacement in Sudan Crosses 11 Million as Devastating Crisis Reaches New Heights: IOM Chief (29 October 2024): https://www.iom.int/news/displacement-sudan-crosses-11-million-devastating-crisis-reaches-new-heights-iom-chief
• ‘It is time for decisive action for peace’ in Sudan, Secretary-General stresses to Security Council, outlining ‘on-the-ground’ recommendations (SG/SM/22427, 28 October 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22427.doc.htm
• At least ten children reportedly killed in escalating violence in Sudan’s Al Jazirah State – Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell (28 October 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/least-ten-children-reportedly-killed-escalating-violence-sudans-al-jazirah-state
• Statement by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on the attacks in Aj Jazirah State (26 October 2024): https://tinyurl.com/2t7ft6sv
• UN agencies warn of spiraling Sudan crisis as civilians face grave risks and famine threat grows amid access barriers / Joint UNHCR-UNICEF Statement – By UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Operations Raouf Mazou and UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban (25 October 2024): https://www.unhcr.org/news/press-releases/un-agencies-warn-spiraling-sudan-crisis-civilians-face-grave-risks-and-famine
• Sudan: Türk sounds alarm over hostilities in El Fasher, warns of serious human rights violations (26 September 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/09/sudan-turk-sounds-alarm-over-hostilities-el-fasher-warns-serious-human
• Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Remarks during the High-Level Side Event at the 79th Session of the General Assembly (25 September 2024): https://tinyurl.com/wkrxmwzm
• Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan calls for end of hostilities, protection of civilians, and unimpeded access (23 September 2024): https://tinyurl.com/mr3v7bda
• Alarmed by Full-Scale Assault on El Fasher, Secretary-General Urges Ceasefire in Sudan (SG/SM/22371, 21 September 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22371.doc.htm
• Statement by Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the escalation of the situation in El Fasher, North Darfur (20 September 2024): https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/usg_nderitu_statement_el_fasher_200924.pdf
• Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, 18 September 2024: https://tinyurl.com/mru7esda
• Assistant-Secretary-General, Ms. Martha Pobee – Remarks to the Security Council on the situation in the Sudan (18 September 2024): https://dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9729-asg-pobee-sudan-18-sep-2024
• Statement by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on the attacks in Al Fasher (15 September 2024): https://tinyurl.com/y9jzd56m
• At least 30 children reportedly killed or injured in shelling of civilian areas in Sennar city, Sudan – Statement by Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Representative to Sudan (11 September 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/least-30-children-reportedly-killed-or-injured-shelling-civilian-areas-sennar-city
• Sudan: This tragedy needs to end, now, urges Deputy High Commissioner (10 September 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2024/09/sudan-tragedy-needs-end-now-urges-deputy-high-commissioner
• Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan calls for protection of civilians and aid workers, and to end impunity (19 August 2024): https://tinyurl.com/5n8tb737
• Secretary-General commends decision of Sudanese Authorities to reopen Adre Border Crossing between Chad, Darfur (SG/SM/22335, 17 August 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22335.doc.htm
• At least five children reportedly killed and 20 injured in shelling of school and market in El Obeid city, Sudan – Statement by UNICEF Sudan Representative Sheldon Yett (15 August 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/least-five-children-reportedly-killed-and-20-injured-shelling-school-and-market-el
• Secretary-General deeply alarmed by fierce fighting in North Darfur, Sudan (SG/SM/22330, 11 August 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22330.doc.htm
• Remarks as delivered by WFP Assistant Executive Director Stephen Omollo at the Security Council Session on Sudan (6 August 2024): https://www.wfp.org/news/remarks-delivered-wfp-assistant-executive-director-stephen-omollo-security-council-session
• Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy, UNOCHA – Remarks on behalf of acting USG for Humanitarian Affairs and ERC, Ms. Joyce Msuya – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, 06 August 2024: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3v95w
• Statement by UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner on the Famine Crisis in Sudan (3 August 2024): https://www.undp.org/speeches/statement-undp-administrator-achim-steiner-famine-crisis-sudan
• News Comment: UNHCR urges action as famine is confirmed in displacement site in Darfur, Sudan (2 August 2024): https://www.unhcr.org/news/press-releases/news-comment-unhcr-urges-action-famine-confirmed-displacement-site-darfur-sudan
• Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan reiterates need for urgent intervention as experts confirm famine conditions (2 August 2024): https://tinyurl.com/vsc7me99
• Press briefing on the humanitarian situation in Sudan by Toby Harward, Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, 29 July 2024: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/press-briefing-humanitarian-situation-sudan-toby-harward-deputy-humanitarian-coordinator-29-july-2024
• Note to Correspondents: Statement of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, after the conclusion of the Geneva Proximity Talks (19 July 2024): https://tinyurl.com/22axhcmv
• Statement by Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and UNDP Administrator on the food crisis in Sudan (28 June 2024): https://www.undp.org/speeches/statement-achim-steiner-un-under-secretary-general-and-undp-administrator-food-crisis-sudan
• UNICEF Director of Emergency Operations, Lucia Elmi’s remarks on Sudan at the Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General (27 June 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-director-emergency-operations-lucia-elmis-remarks-sudan-daily-press-briefing
• UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell warns of a deepening crisis for children following a visit to Sudan (26 June 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-executive-director-catherine-russell-warns-deepening-crisis-children
• UNHCR’s Grandi warns Sudan carnage will force millions more to flee (19 June 2024): https://www.unhcr.org/news/press-releases/unhcr-s-grandi-warns-sudan-carnage-will-force-millions-more-flee
• ASG Pobee: “The plight of the Sudanese people demands our urgent attention and decisive action” / Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Ms. Martha Pobee’s Remarks to the Security Council on the situation in the Sudan, 18 June 2024: https://dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9659-asg-pobee-sudan-18-jun-2024
• Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy, UNOCHA – Remarks on behalf of USG for Humanitarian Affairs and ERC, Mr. Martin Griffiths – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, 18 June 2024: https://tinyurl.com/ymc3ytav
• Türk profoundly shocked by killings in Sudan’s Wad Al Nawara (7 June 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2024/06/turk-profoundly-shocked-killings-sudans-wad-al-nawara
• Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attack by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan (SG/SM/22259, 6 June 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22259.doc.htm
• At least 55 children reportedly killed and injured amid fighting in Wad al Noura, Sudan – Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell (6 June 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/least-55-children-reportedly-killed-and-injured-amid-fighting-wad-al-noura-sudan
• Statement by Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in Sudan (6 June 2024): https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/SAPG_Statement_Sudan_6_June_2024.pdf
• Statement by Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in El Fasher, North Darfur (5 June 2024): https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/240605_Special_Adviser_Nderitu_Statement_Sudan.pdf
• Briefing to the Security Council by Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, 21 May 2024: https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/Briefing_Security_Council_Special_Adviser_Prevention_Genocide_Sudan_21_May_2024.pdf
• Small window remains to avert disaster in Sudan’s war-torn regions, warns WFP Deputy Executive Director (15 May 2024): https://www.wfp.org/news/small-window-remains-avert-disaster-sudans-war-torn-regions-warns-wfp-deputy-executive
• Gravely concerned about outbreak of fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, Secretary-General calls for protecting civilians, resuming ceasefire negotiations without delay (SG/SM/22224, 13 May 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22224.doc.htm
• Special Envoy Tetteh briefs Security Council on Sudan crisis and regional implications (7 May 2024): https://dppa.un.org/en/https%3A//dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9622-sesg-tetteh-sudan-southsudan-7-may-2024
• An attack on El Fasher would endanger hundreds of thousands of children, warns UNICEF / Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on situation in Darfur, Sudan (3 May 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/attack-el-fasher-would-endanger-hundreds-thousands-children-warns-unicef
• Note to Correspondents: On Sudan – the situation in El Fasher (26 April 2024): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2024-04-26/note-correspondents-sudan-the-situation-el-fasher
• Sudan: Scourge of sexual violence amid ongoing conflict demands urgent response / Joint Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, and Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Joyce Msuya (25 April 2024): https://tinyurl.com/33hcrh29
• One year after the outbreak of conflict, Sudan’s warring parties continue to ignore calls to cease hostilities, tells USG DiCarlo / Under-Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo’s Remarks to the Security Council on Sudan, 19 April 2024: https://dppa.un.org/en/mtg-sc-9611-usg-dicarlo-sudan-19-apr-2024
• Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs – Remarks on behalf of Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths (19 April 2024): https://tinyurl.com/y37p937s
• Secretary-General’s Press Encounter on Sudan (15 April 2024): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2024-04-15/secretary-generals-press-encounter-sudan-scroll-down-for-arabic
• Increase funding for life-saving aid to alleviate dire plight of civilians in Sudan, its neighbours, Secretary-General urges at International Humanitarian Conference (SG/SM/22189, 15 April 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22189.doc.htm
• Statement by the High Commissioner on Sudan, Paris (15 April 2024): https://www.unhcr.org/news/speeches-and-statements/statement-high-commissioner-sudan-paris
• UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban remarks at the International Conference for Sudan and the Neighbouring Countries (15 April 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-deputy-executive-director-ted-chaiban-remarks-international-conference-sudan
• WHO Director-General’s remarks at the International humanitarian conference for Sudan and its neighbours (15 April 2024): https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-remarks-at-the-international-humanitarian-conference-for-sudan-and-its-neighbours
• Sudan at the threshold of catastrophe beyond repair, IOM Chief (15 April 2024): https://www.iom.int/news/sudan-threshold-catastrophe-beyond-repair-iom-chief
• Statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, to mark one year of conflict (15 April 2024): https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/statement-resident-and-humanitarian-coordinator-sudan-clementine-nkweta-salami-mark-one-year-conflict-enar
• Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Remarks at the High-level Pledging Event for Sudan and its Neighbours (15 April 2024): https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/ms-joyce-msuya-assistant-secretary-general-humanitarian-affairs-and-deputy-emergency-relief-coordinator-remarks-high-level-pledging-event-sudan-and-its-neighbours
• Sudan conflict: One year on, Türk warns of further escalation (15 April 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/04/sudan-conflict-one-year-turk-warns-further-escalation
• The challenges facing Sudan – UNDP Sudan acting Resident Representative discusses working in wartime (15 April 2024): https://www.undp.org/stories/challenges-facing-sudan
• Statement by Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the devastating one-year of fighting in Sudan (14 April 2024): https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/USG_Nderitu_Sudan_one%20year_15042924.pdf
• Secretary-General deeply concerned by escalation in tensions between armed actors in North Darfur, Sudan (SG/SM/22187, 13 April 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22187.doc.htm
• Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on children in Sudan at risk of famine (8 March 2024): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/statement-unicef-executive-director-catherine-russell-children-sudan-risk-famine
• Ramadan cessation of hostilities can help stem suffering, usher way to sustainable peace in Sudan, Secretary-General tells Security Council (SG/SM/22146, 7 March 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22146.doc.htm
• Sudan’s war risks creating the world’s largest hunger crisis, warns WFP Chief (6 March 2024): https://www.wfp.org/news/sudans-war-risks-creating-worlds-largest-hunger-crisis-warns-wfp-chief
• High Commissioner outlines ‘insidious disregard for human life’ in Sudan (1 March 2024): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2024/03/high-commissioner-outlines-insidious-disregard-human-life-sudan
• Secretary-General expresses appreciation to all international, national personnel in Sudan as Mission completes withdrawal (SG/SM/22142, 28 February 2024): https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22142.doc.htm
• Transcript of press conference by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi following the joint launch of the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Sudan and the Regional Refugee Response Plan (7 February 2024): https://www.unocha.org/news/un-relief-chief-tells-media-very-very-difficult-get-attention-sudan
• Sudan: a preventable health crisis that can be averted with unified action / Briefing by Mr Peter Graaff, acting WHO Representative to Sudan, at the Palais des Nations media briefing session (13 February 2024): https://www.emro.who.int/sdn/sudan-news/sudan-a-preventable-health-crisis-that-can-be-averted-with-unified-action.html
• Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Transcript of Press Conference with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, 7 February 2024 – Transcript of Press Conference with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi following Joint Launch of the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Sudan and the Regional Refugee Response Plan: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/mr-martin-griffiths-under-secretary-general-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator-transcript-press-conference-un-high-commissioner-refugees-filippo-grandi-7-february-2024
• With the closure of UNITAMS, the Special Representative Urges Support to Close Gaps in Child Protection Capacity and Funding in Sudan (7 February 2024): https://childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/2024/02/with-the-closure-of-unitams-the-special-representative-urges-support-to-close-gaps-in-child-protection-capacity-and-funding-in-sudan/
• IOM Chief: International Community Must Not Turn Its Back on World’s Largest Displacement in Sudan (17 January 2024): https://www.iom.int/news/iom-chief-international-community-must-not-turn-its-back-worlds-largest-displacement-sudan
• Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – 2024 demands swift action to stem Sudan’s ruinous conflict (4 January 2023): https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/statement-martin-griffiths-under-secretary-general-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator-2024-demands-swift-action-stem-sudans-ruinous-conflict-enar
• Statement by Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in Sudan (21 December 2023): https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/USG_Special_Adviser_Nderitu_Sudan_21_Dec_2023.pdf
• Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on attacks on civilians in Wad Madani, Sudan (20 December 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/12/comment-un-high-commissioner-human-rights-volker-turk-attacks-civilians-wad
• Secretary-General reiterates United Nations commitment towards supporting mediation efforts of its African partners to restore peace in Sudan (SG/SM/22083, 13 December 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm22083.doc.htm
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Sudan (1 December 2023): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-01/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-sudan%C2%A0%C2%A0
• A joined-up mediation approach will be essential to ensure that ceasefire and civilian political tracks in Sudan are harmonized, tells ASG Pobee (16 November 2023): https://dppa.un.org/en/msg-sc-9480-asg-pobee-sudan-16-nov-2023
• Statement by Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the renewed escalation of violence in Darfur, Sudan (14 November 2023): https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/UN_Special_Adviser_statement_Sudan_14_Nov_2023.pdf
• Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Opening Statement for the Sudan Humanitarian Forum, 13 November 2023: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/mr-martin-griffiths-under-secretary-general-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator-opening-statement-sudan-humanitarian-forum-13-november-2023
• Opening Remarks at the Noon Briefing by Clementine Nkweta-Salami, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, 10 November 2023: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/opening-remarks-noon-briefing-clementine-nkweta-salami-resident-and-humanitarian-coordinator-sudan-10-november-2023
• Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan on Statement of Commitments adopted in Jeddah (7 November 2023): https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/statement-humanitarian-coordinator-sudan-statement-commitments-adopted-jeddah-enar
• Statement by Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan, officer-in-charge of UNITAMS, Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator on the protection of civilians in Darfur (2 November 2023): https://unitams.unmissions.org/en/statement-deputy-special-representative-secretary-general-sudan-officer-charge-unitams-resident
• Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, on the opening of the Jeddah talks – Sunday, 29 October 2023: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/statement-martin-griffiths-under-secretary-general-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator-opening-jeddah-talks-sunday-29-october-2023-enar
• Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan on indiscriminate attacks on civilian facilities and infrastructure (25 October 2023): https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/statement-humanitarian-coordinator-sudan-indiscriminate-attacks-civilian-facilities-and-infrastructure-enar
• Sudan is reeling after six months of war – Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (16 October 2023): https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/sudan-reeling-after-six-months-war-statement-martin-griffiths-under-secretary-general-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator-enar
• Killing of displaced civilians is unacceptable – Statement by Clementine Nkweta-Salami, Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan (5 October 2023): https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/killing-displaced-civilians-unacceptable-statement-clementine-nkweta-salami-humanitarian-coordinator-sudan-enar
• Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ms.Clementine Nkweta-Salami – Statement to the press on Sudan, 5 October 2023: https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/deputy-special-representative-secretary-general-resident-and-humanitarian-coordinator-sudan-msclementine-nkweta-salami-enar
• USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths, Remarks at UNGA 78 High-level Ministerial side event: The Cost of Inaction in Sudan, “Working together in support of the humanitarian situation in Sudan and the region” (20 September 2023): https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/usg-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator-mr-martin-griffiths-remarks-unga-78-high-level-ministerial-side-event-cost-inaction-sudan-working-together-support-humanitarian-situation-sudan-and-region
• USG Rosemary DiCarlo’s Opening Remarks at the UNGA78 High-Level Ministerial Side Event “The Cost of Inaction in Sudan” on the Humanitarian Response in Sudan and the Region (20 September 2023): https://dppa.un.org/en/msg-usg-dicarlo-unga78-sudan
• Edem Wosornu, Director, Operations and Advocacy Division, on Behalf of Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths – Briefing to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Sudan (13 September 2023): https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/ms-edem-wosornu-director-operations-and-advocacy-division-behalf-under-secretary-general-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator-mr-martin-griffiths-briefing-security-council-humanitarian-situation-sudan-0
• Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami: Parties in Sudan must spare civilians (13 September 2023): https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/statement-humanitarian-coordinator-sudan-clementine-nkweta-salami-parties-sudan-must-spare-civilians-enar
• UNHCR’s Grandi urges more support as thousands continue to flee Sudan daily (29 August 2023): https://www.unhcr.org/news/press-releases/unhcr-s-grandi-urges-more-support-thousands-continue-flee-sudan-daily
• War and hunger could destroy Sudan – Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (25 August 2023): https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/war-and-hunger-could-destroy-sudan-statement-martin-griffiths-under-secretary-general-humanitarian-affairs-and-emergency-relief-coordinator-enar
• Edem Wosornu, Director, Operations and Advocacy Division, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Briefing to Member States in Geneva on the Humanitarian Situation in Sudan, 21 August 2023: https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/sudan/ms-edem-wosornu-director-operations-and-advocacy-division-un-office-coordination-humanitarian-affairs-briefing-member-states-geneva-humanitarian-situation-sudan-21-august-2023
• Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: After 4 Months of War, Humanitarian Leaders Urge Action to End the Tragedy in Sudan (15 August 2023): https://www.unocha.org/news/after-4-months-war-humanitarian-leaders-urge-action-end-tragedy-sudan
• Misery deepens for Sudanese civilians, as conflict hits three-month mark – Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (15 July 2023): https://reliefweb.int/node/3980261
• Statement of ICC Prosecutor, Karim A. A. Khan KC, to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Darfur, pursuant to Resolution 1593 (2005) (13 July 2023): https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/statement-icc-prosecutor-karim-khan-kc-united-nations-security-council-situation-darfur-0
• Secretary-General condemns deadly air strikes in Sudan (SG/SM/21867, 8 July 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21867.doc.htm
• Comment by UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani, raising alarm on killings of people fleeing El Geneina in West Darfur, Sudan (24 June 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2023/06/comment-un-human-rights-spokesperson-ravina-shamdasani-raising
• Sudan: High Commissioner calls for an end to the “sea of suffering” (19 June 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/06/sudan-high-commissioner-calls-end-sea-suffering
• Without Strong Global Support, Sudan Could Quickly Become ‘a Locus of Lawlessness, Radiating Insecurity across Region’, Secretary-General Tells Pledging Event (SG/SM/21843, 19 June 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21843.doc.htm
• Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths Remarks at the High-Level Pledging Event on Sudan and the Region (19 June 2023): https://tinyurl.com/yfzn86zt
• Statement on the occasion of Sudan Humanitarian Pledging Conference, Yuri Afanasiev, UNDP Sudan Resident Representative (19 June 2023): https://www.undp.org/arab-states/speeches/statement-occasion-sudan-humanitarian-pledging-conference
• Near-Verbatime of SRSG Volker Perthes Stakeout in New York, 23 May 2023: https://unitams.unmissions.org/en/near-verbatime-srsg-volker-perthes-stakeout-new-york
• Secretary-General welcomes signing of declaration to protect civilians in Sudan (SG/SM/21794, 12 May 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21794.doc.htm
• Volker Perthes: Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan is an important first step in the right direction (12 May 2023): https://unitams.unmissions.org/en/volker-perthes-declaration-commitment-protect-civilians-sudan-important-first-step-right-direction
• Another Bitter Blow for Children in Sudan (12 May 2023): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/another-bitter-blow-children-sudan-1
  This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
• High Commissioner for Human Rights strongly condemns wanton violence in Sudan as Human Rights Council opens Special Session on the Human Rights Impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan (11 May 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/news/2023/05/high-commissioner-human-rights-strongly-condemns-wanton-violence-sudan-human-rights
• Secretary-General strongly condemns looting of World Food Programme in Sudan stressing humanitarian workers, facilities must be protected (SG/SM/21787, 8 May 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21787.doc.htm
• Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan (4 May 2023): https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/statement-unicef-executive-director-catherine-russell-escalating-humanitarian-crisis
• UN relief chief: We have a plan for where we would deploy [in Sudan] – Opening remarks by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths at a press briefing (3 May 2023): https://www.unocha.org/news/un-relief-chief-we-have-plan-where-we-would-deploy-sudan
• We Must Act Now to Avoid Deeper Humanitarian Catastrophe in Sudan: IOM Chief (3 May 2023): https://www.iom.int/news/we-must-act-now-avoid-deeper-humanitarian-catastrophe-sudan-iom-chief
• Statement from WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain on lifting the temporary suspension of life-saving assistance activities in Sudan (1 May 2023): https://www.wfp.org/news/statement-wfp-executive-director-cindy-mccain-lifting-temporary-suspension-life-saving-0
• Given rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, Secretary-General announces sending Emergency Relief Coordinator to region immediately (SG/SM/21782, 30 April 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21782.doc.htm
• UN relief chief: The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is reaching breaking point (30 April 2023): https://www.unocha.org/news/un-relief-chief-humanitarian-crisis-sudan-reaching-breaking-point
• Statement by Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, on the situation in Sudan (28 April 2023): https://www.undp.org/speeches/statement-achim-steiner-undp-administrator-situation-sudan
• Thanking France, other member states for transport assistance, Secretary-General says hundreds of United Nations Staff have been safely evacuated from Sudan (SG/SM/21781, 27 April 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21781.doc.htm
• Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the evacuation of UN Staff from Sudan, 27 April 2023: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-04-27/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-evacuation-of-un-staff-sudan
• Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Sudan on violence in El Geneina, 26 April 2023): https://unitams.unmissions.org/en/statement-special-representative-secretary-general-sudan-violence-el-geneina
• Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Ms. Joyce Msuya: Briefing to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Sudan, New York, 25 April 2023: https://reliefweb.int/node/3955985
• ‘The United Nations is not leaving Sudan’, Secretary-General declares, calling on Security Council Members to urge parties to end violence, restore order (SG/SM/21772, 24 April 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21772.doc.htm
• Expressing appreciation for all sides’ cooperation relocating United Nations Staff, Secretary-General calls for civilians’ evacuation from conflict areas (SG/SM/21771, 24 April 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21771.doc.htm
• Statement by IOM Director General on the Death of an IOM Sudan Staff Member (21 April 2023): https://www.iom.int/news/statement-iom-director-general-death-iom-sudan-staff-member
• Sudan: Türk urges immediate end to hostilities, return to talks (18 April 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/04/sudan-turk-urges-immediate-end-hostilities-return-talks
• Humanitarian situation in Sudan ‘catastrophic’, Secretary-General warns, urging all parties with influence to support efforts for ending violence, restoring order (SG/SM/21766, 17 April 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21766.doc.htm
• Statement on the situation in Sudan, Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th session of the General Assembly (17 April 2023): https://www.un.org/pga/77/2023/04/17/statement-on-the-situation-in-sudan/
• Fighting in Sudan must stop – Statement by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths (17 April 2023): https://reliefweb.int/node/3953640
• World Bank Group Statement on Sudan (17 April 2023): https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/statement/2023/04/17/world-bank-group-statement-on-sudan-attack-wfp-bnmb
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Sudan (16 April 2023): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-04-16/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-sudan
• Statement by WFP Executive Director on developments in Sudan (16 April 2023): https://www.wfp.org/news/statement-wfp-executive-director-developments-sudan
• WHO calls for protection of health workers and patients, unrestricted access to health care in Sudan (16 April 2023): https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-calls-for-protection-of-health-workers-and-patients-unrestricted-access-to-health-care-in-sudan.html
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Sudan (15 April 2023): https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-04-15/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-%E2%80%93-sudan%C2%A0
• SRSG Perthes calls for the restoration of calm in Sudan (15 April 2023): https://unitams.unmissions.org/en/srsg-perthes-calls-restoration-calm-sudan-1
• Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by rising tensions, urges intensified efforts to restore civilian-led Government (8 April 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/04/sudan-un-human-rights-chief-alarmed-rising-tensions-urges-intensified
• High Commissioner reiterates Sudanese people’s call for ‘change, peace, democracy and justice’ (3 March 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/03/high-commissioner-reiterates-sudanese-peoples-call-change-peace-democracy-and
• Secretary-General welcomes Sudan’s launch of final phase in political process towards restoring civilian-led transition (SG/SM/21652, 9 January 2023): https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21652.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes Framework Agreement in Sudan between civilian political forces, military, urging stakeholders to work towards lasting settlement (SG/SM/21617, 5 December 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21617.doc.htm
• Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on agreement between military and civilians in Sudan (5 December 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2022/12/comment-un-high-commissioner-human-rights-volker-turk-agreement
• Secretary-General urges immediate end to intercommunal violence in Sudan (SG/SM/21549, 24 October 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21549.doc.htm
• Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on the killing of at least nine protesters in Sudan (1 July 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2022/07/comment-un-high-commissioner-human-rights-michelle-bachelet-killing-least-nine
• Statement by Nada Al- Nashif UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights (15 June 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2022/06/statement-nada-al-nashif-un-deputy-high-commissioner-human-rights
• Secretary-General welcomes efforts towards solution to political crisis in Sudan (SG/SM/21309, 6 June 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21309.doc.htm
• Secretary-General deplores killings of civilians in West Darfur (SG/SM/21249, 25 April 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21249.doc.htm
• Security Council briefing on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2046 by Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh (21 April 2022): https://dppa.un.org/en/tetteh-sudan-and-south-sudan-continue-to-complement-one-another-search-peace
• Secretary-General condemns violence targeting protesters in Sudan, calls for utmost restraint by security forces (SG/SM/21097, 3 January 2022): https://press.un.org/en/2022/sgsm21097.doc.htm
• Secretary-General strongly condemns looting, attacks against United Nations facilities in Darfur, calls on Sudan’s Government to restore order (SG/SM/21095, 29 December 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm21095.doc.htm
• Secretary-General condemns looting, reported violence around El Fasher Base of Former African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (SG/SM/21091, 25 December 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm21091.doc.htm
• Secretary‑General strongly condemns ‘ongoing’ Coup d’État in Sudan, calling unlawful detention of Prime Minister, Government Officials unacceptable (SG/SM/20990, 25 October 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm20990.doc.htm
• Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on the coup d’état in Sudan (25 October 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=27695
• Marking Adoption by Sudan of Historical Constitutional Document, Secretary-General Highlights Milestones in Peace Process, Urges Support for Transitional Government (SG/SM/20943, 30 September 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm20943.doc.htm
• Condemning Attempted Coup d’État in Sudan, Secretary-General Calls for Continuing Commitment to Transition, Realization of People’s Aspirations (SG/SM/20920, 21 September 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm20920.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Welcomes Talks between Sudan, al Hilu Group, Calling for Goodwill and Commitment to Peace (SG/SM/20745, 26 May 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm20745.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Calls on Donors, Business to Make ‘Bold’ Investments in Sudan’s Future as Country Undergoes Historic Political, Economic Transition (SG/SM/20728, 17 May 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm20728.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Condemns Looting of Saraf Umrah Site Handed Over to Sudan after African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur Mandate Ended (SG/SM/20597, 23 February 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm20597.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Rising Violence in Sudan’s West Darfur (SG/SM/20538, 17 January 2021): https://press.un.org/en/2021/sgsm20538.doc.htm
• Sudan Is at a Critical Juncture, Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo Says (8 December 2021): https://dppa.un.org/en/sudan-is-critical-juncture-under-secretary-general-dicarlo-says
• Noting Agreement between Israel, Sudan, Secretary-General Expresses Hope That Accord Advances Peace, Economic Growth in Africa, Middle East (SG/SM/20361, 24 October 2020): https://press.un.org/en/2020/sgsm20361.doc.htm
• Special Envoy commends the continued strengthening of the relationship between Sudan and South Sudan – Briefing to the Security Council on Resolution 2046, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Parfait Onanga-Anyanga (22 October 2020): https://dppa.un.org/en/special-envoy-commends-continued-strengthening-of-relationship-between-sudan-and-south-sudan
• Rekindling the Spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: The Hernan Santa Cruz Inaugural Dialogue on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, focusing on Strengthening Social Protection in Sudan, Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights – Khartoum University, 20 October 2020: https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=26397
• Peace Agreement Marks New Era in Sudan, Secretary-General Says, Commending Parties for Working towards Peace amid COVID-19 Difficulties (SG/SM/20306, 3 October 2020): https://press.un.org/en/2020/sgsm20306.doc.htm
• DiCarlo reiterates full UN support for Sudan’s transition (25 September 2020): https://dppa.un.org/en/dicarlo-reiterates-full-un-support-sudans-transition
• Secretary-General Welcomes Joint Agreement on Principles as ‘Positive Step’ Following Signing of New Sudan Peace Accord Earlier This Week (SG/SM/20232, 4 September 2020): https://press.un.org/en/2020/sgsm20232.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Welcomes Peace Agreement in Sudan, Marking Start of New Era (SG/SM/20224, 31 August 2020): https://press.un.org/en/2020/sgsm20224.doc.htm
• Commending Sudan for responding to increase in violent attacks against civilians, Secretary-General calls for investigation (SG/SM/20191, 29 July 2020): https://press.un.org/en/2020/sgsm20191.doc.htm
• 44th session of the Human Rights Council – OHCHR oral report on Sudan: Statement by Nada Al- Nashif, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights (16 July 2020): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=26112
• Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Sudan: Statement by Mr. Andrew Gilmour, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, 41st Human Rights Council session – Item 10 (9 July 2019): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24809
• Secretary-General encouraged by good progress in Trilateral Talks to reach agreement over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (SG/SM/20088, 19 May 2020): https://press.un.org/en/2020/sgsm20088.doc.htm
• Pandemic will likely have negative effect on peace processes in Sudan and South Sudan, says Special Envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga (28 April 2020): https://dppa.un.org/en/pandemic-will-likely-have-negative-effect-peace-processes-sudan-and-south-sudan-says-special-envoy
• Rosemary DiCarlo: We Should Do Everything We Can to Support the Transition and the Sudanese People (24 April 2020): https://dppa.un.org/en/rosemary-dicarlo-we-should-do-everything-we-can-to-support-transition-and-sudanese-people
• Secretary-General strongly condemns attack on Prime Minister of Sudan (SG/SM/20002, 9 March 2020): https://press.un.org/en/2020/sgsm20002.doc.htm
• Secretary-General saddened by deadly plane crash in Sudan (SG/SM/19926, 3 January 2020): https://press.un.org/en/2020/sgsm19926.doc.htm
• Secretary-General condemns violence in Sudan’s Darfur region, stressing need for peaceful, lasting solutions to address key drivers of conflict (SG/SM/19928, 3 January 2020): https://press.un.org/en/2020/sgsm19928.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, at High-Level Event on Sudan, calls for ending country’s designation as terrorist-supporting state, immediate lifting of sanctions (SG/SM/19784 27 September 2019): https://press.un.org/en/2019/sgsm19784.doc.htm
• Secretary-General congratulates Sudan’s people on occasion of Transitional Civilian Authority Signing(SG/SM/19702 17 August 2019): https://press.un.org/en/2019/sgsm19702.doc.htm
• Secretary-General saddened by deadly attack on peacekeepers in Abyei (SG/SM/19667-PKO/796, 16 July 2019): https://press.un.org/en/2019/sgsm19667.doc.htm
• Secretary-General encouraged by agreement reached between parties in Sudan towards establishment of transitional governing bodies (SG/SM/19656 5 July 2019): https://press.un.org/en/2019/sgsm19656.doc.htm
• Bachelet urges Sudan to restore freedoms, investigate violations and move swiftly to civilian rule (3 July 2020): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24785
• Briefing to the Security Council on Sudan by Andrew Gilmour, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, New York, 14 June 2019: https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24702
• Strongly condemning excessive use of force by Sudan’s security forces, Secretary-General urges ‘utmost restraint’ on all sides (SG/SM/19612, 3 June 2019): https://press.un.org/en/2019/sgsm19612.doc.htm
• UN Human Rights Chief deplores killings and detentions amid peaceful protests in Sudan (3 June 2019): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24672
• Calling for restraint, Secretary-General says parties in Sudan should conclude talks over power transfer to civilian-led transitional authority (SG/SM/19608, 31 May 2019): https://press.un.org/en/2019/sgsm19608.doc.htm
• Secretary-General commends progress in Sudan Talks, stressing need to avoid violence that could undermine safety, security, stability (SG/SM/19581, 15 May 2019): https://press.un.org/en/2019/sgsm19581.doc.htm
• Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Ursula Mueller: Statement to the Security Council on Darfur Sudan, 17 April 2019: https://reliefweb.int/node/3088133
• Secretary-General urges utmost restraint as protests continue in Sudan (SG/SM/19538, 8 April 2019): https://press.un.org/en/2019/sgsm19538.doc.htm
• Reports of excessive force against Sudan protests deeply worrying – Bachelet (17 January 2019): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24080
• Secretary-General appeals for calm, restraint amid violence in Sudan (SG/SM/19421,
  28 December 2018): https://press.un.org/en/2018/sgsm19421.doc.htm
• Supporting Darfur transition towards sustainable development offers ‘best chance’ to build peace, Deputy Secretary-General says, proposing New Friends Group (DSG/SM/1228-DEV/3361, 28 September 2018): https://press.un.org/en/2018/dsgsm1228.doc.htm
• Interview: Development is the long-term solution to Sudan’s humanitarian crises, outlines top UN relief official (13 June 2018): https://news.un.org/en/interview/2018/06/1012082
• Secretary-General urges parties in Sudan, South Sudan to resume Peace Talks (SG/SM/17989-AFR/3432, 17 August 2016): https://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17989.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes signing of Roadmap Agreement by Sudanese opposition (SG/SM/17971-AFR/3426, 9 August 2016): https://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17971.doc.htm
• Reiterating call for continued dialogue, Secretary-General welcomes Sudan’s cessation of hostilities declaration in Blue Nile, South Kordofan States (SG/SM/17874-AFR/3400, 22 June 2016): https://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17874.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes Sudan government’s signing of proposed road map agreement, urges other parties to do so, as well (SG/SM/17633-AFR/3352, 28 March 2016): https://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17633.doc.htm
• Condemning Attack in Abyei, Secretary-General urges Sudan, South Sudan Governments to resume ‘without delay’ implementation of administration, security agreement (SG/SM/17365-AFR/3275-PKO/542, 27 November 2015): https://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17365.doc.htm
• Condemning deadly attack on Darfur Peacekeepers, Secretary-General urges authorities to investigate, swiftly bring perpetrators to justice (SG/SM/17130-AFR/3217-PKO/521, 27 September 2015): https://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17130.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, in Message to Meeting on Darfur Peace Process, urges all parties to work towards stability and prosperity (SG/SM/17053-AFR/3207, 8 September 2015): https://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17053.doc.htm
• Secretary-General ‘deeply gratified’ by release of United Nations Contractors in Darfur (SG/SM/16826-AFR/3154-PKO/494, 6 June 2015): https://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16826.doc.htm
• Secretary-General expresses deep concern over attacks on Darfur Peacekeepers, Sudan Government’s ‘limited cooperation’ (SG/SM/16706-AFR/3124-PKO/480, 27 April 2015): https://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16706.doc.htm
• Following failure to hold pre-dialogue meeting on Sudan, Secretary-General stresses talks as vital towards addressing root causes of crises (SG/SM/16644-AFR/3105, 4 April 2015): https://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16644.doc.htm
• Deeply concerned about deteriorating security in Darfur, Secretary-General urges government, armed movements to resume dialogue towards political settlement (SG/SM/16497-AFR/3063, 29 January 2015): https://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16497.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, condemning expulsion of United Nations officials from Sudan, calls on government to ‘immediately’ reverse decision (SG/SM/16439-AFR/3045, 25 December 2014): https://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16439.doc.htm
• Secretary-General urges Sudanese Government to grant ‘unfettered’ access for peace mission to investigate mass rape allegations (SG/SM/16342-AFR/3018-PKO/452, 17 November 2014): https://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16342.doc.htm
• Deeply troubled by review of Hybrid Peacekeeping Operation in Darfur, Secretary-General urges transparency, timely reporting (SG/SM/16292-AFR/2999-PKO/450, 29 October 2014): https://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16292.doc.htm
• Secretary-General condemns deadly attack on Darfur Peacekeepers (SG/SM/16261-AFR/2992-PKO/448, 16 October 2014): https://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16261.doc.htm
• Welcoming agreement to hold national dialogue in Sudan, Secretary-General urges end to hostilities, political freedoms, detainees’ release (SG/SM/16125-AFR/296, 5 September 2014): https://press.un.org/en/2014/sgsm16125.doc.htm
• Determined to improve performance of African Union-UN Operation in Darfur, Secretary-General instructs secretariat to review recent allegations (SG/SM/15997-AFR/2927-PKO/416, 2 July 2014): https://press.un.org/en/2014/sgsm15997.doc.htm
• Secretary-General condemns killing of Rwandan Peacekeeper in North Darfur (SG/SM/15878-AFR/2899-PKO/404, 24 May 2014): https://press.un.org/en/2014/sgsm15878.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, concerned about escalating violence in Darfur, urges all parties to cease hostilities, ensure protection of civilians (SG/SM/15700-AFR/2835, 10 March 2014): https://press.un.org/en/2014/sgsm15700.doc.htm
• Secretary-General appalled at deadly attack on peacekeepers in Darfur (SG/SM/15566-AFR/2784-PKO/390, 29 December 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm15566.doc.htm
• ‘Deeply disturbed’ by attack on Darfur Convoy, Secretary-General strongly condemns killing of African Union-United Nations Peacekeeper (SG/SM/15493-AFR/2753-PKO/384, 24 November 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm15493.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes Sudan-South Sudan Summit, reiterating call for urgent resumption of talks to resolve final status of Abyei (SG/SM/15412-AFR/2726, 22 October 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm15412.doc.htm
• Mourning three peacekeepers killed in UNAMID Convoy attack, Secretary-General calls on Sudanese government to bring perpetrators to justice (SG/SM/15392-AFR/2721-PKO/376, 13 October 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm15392.doc.htm
• Secretary-General saddened by death of peacekeeper following 13 July attack on African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (SG/SM/15363-AFR/2712-PKO/373, 1 October 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm15363.doc.htm
• Deputy Secretary-General, at Sudan-South Sudan Consultative Forum, reiterates offering peace between, stability within, both nations (DSG/SM/709-AFR/2706, 27 September 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/dsgsm709.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, in Message, commends African Union High-level Implementation Panel for leading post-secession negotiations between Sudan, South Sudan (SG/SM/15313-AFR/2700,
  23 September 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm15313.doc.htm
• As deadly ambush kills 7 peacekeepers in Darfur, outraged Secretary-General condemns third such ‘heinous’ attack in 3 weeks (SG/SM/15167-AFR/2661-PKO/364, 13 July 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm15167.doc.htm
• Secretary-General condemns killing of peacekeeper in Sudan, urges all parties to stop hostilities, resume ceasefire negotiations (SG/SM/15110-AFR/2646-PKO/356, 14 June 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm15110.doc.htm
• Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attacks in disputed Abyei, proof of need for Sudan, South Sudan to resolve area’s final status (SG/SM/15003-AFR/2611, 6 May 2013): https://press.un.org/en//2013/sgsm15003.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes further positive conclusions reached at Addis Ababa Meeting by Sudan, South Sudan on implementation of September 2012 Agreements (SG/SM/14979-AFR/2603, 24 April 2013): https://press.un.org/en//2013/sgsm14979.doc.htm
• Secretary-General commends Juba Meeting between Sudan and South Sudan Presidents, urges differences be resolved for final settlement of Abyei (SG/SM/14939-AFR/2592, 12 April 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm14939.doc.htm
• Secretary-General hails establishment of Sudan-South Sudan Joint Border Mechanisms (SG/SM/14857-AFR/2577, 8 March 2013): https://press.un.org/en/2013/sgsm14857.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes Summit between Presidents of Sudan, South Sudan (SG/SM/14752-AFR/2500, 3 January 2013): https://press.un.org/en//2013/sgsm14752.doc.htm
• Secretary-General congratulates Parliaments of Sudan, South Sudan for ratifying cooperation agreements (SG/SM/14592-AFR/2466, 17 October 2012): https://press.un.org/en//2012/sgsm14592.doc.htm
• Secretary-General condemns latest attack on peacekeepers in North Darfur, urges full investigation by Sudanese Government (SG/SM/14591-AFR/2464-PKO/323, 17 October 2012): https://press.un.org/en/2012/sgsm14591.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, in consultative forum, urges Sudan, South Sudan to finalize agreements on outstanding issues, lead constitutional review with vision (SG/SM/14551-AFR/2454, 27 September 2012): https://press.un.org/en//2012/sgsm14551.doc.htm
• Secretary-General commends Sudan, South Sudan for signing vital agreements, calls on them to resolve ‘disputed and claimed areas’, final status of Abyei (SG/SM/14547-AFR/2452, 27 September 2012): https://press.un.org/en//2012/sgsm14547.doc.htm
• Encouraged by narrowing of differences in dispute, Secretary-general urges ‘comprehensive deal’ in Sudan-South Sudan Presidential Summit (SG/SM/14523-AFR/2446, 21 September 2012): https://press.un.org/en/2012/sgsm14523.doc.htm
• Welcoming deal between Sudan, South Sudan, Secretary-General urges them to muster political will for resolution of all outstanding issues (SG/SM/14446-AFR/2426, 6 August 2012): https://press.un.org/en//2012/sgsm14446.doc.htm
• Secretary-General condemns aerial bombardment on South Sudan by Sudanese Armed Forces (SG/SM/14248-AFR/2380, 23 April 2012): https://press.un.org/en/2012/sgsm14248.doc.htm
• Noting Announced Withdrawal of South Sudan from Heglig, Secretary-General Urges Immediate Resumption of Negotiations with Sudanese Government (SG/SM/14244-AFR/2379, 20 April 2012): https://press.un.org/en/2012/sgsm14244.doc.htm
• Pillay urges Sudan and South Sudan to pull back from the brink (Press release, 17 April 2012): https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=12061&LangID=E
• Reiterating deep concern over continued hostilities, Secretary-General urges Sudan, South Sudan to end fighting immediately (SG/SM/14236-AFR/2377, 16 April 2012): https://press.un.org/en/2012/sgsm14236.doc.htm
• Alarmed at escalation of fighting, Secretary-General calls on Sudan, South Sudan to immediately cease hostilities, respect each other’s territorial integrity (SG/SM/14224-AFR/2372, 11 April 2012): https://press.un.org/en/2012/sgsm14224.doc.htm
• Sudan: Pillay condemns inflammatory statements by official, warns against dangerous escalation of Southern Kordofan conflict (Press release, 5 April 2012): https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=12047&LangID=E
• Concerned over continued border fighting, Secretary-General calls on Sudan, South Sudan Presidents to meet, ensure ‘quick and fruitful outcome’ of talks (SG/SM/14208-AFR/2364, 2 April 2012): https://press.un.org/en//2012/sgsm14208.doc.htm
• Amid clashes in Sudanese border region, Secretary-General calls on governments of Sudan, South Sudan to implement security, border agreements (SG/SM/14193-AFR/2361, 26 March 2012): https://press.un.org/en//2012/sgsm14193.doc.htm
• Secretary-General commends Sudan, South Sudan for post-independence progress; Agreement on status of nationals, common boundary important step forward (SG/SM/14156-AFR/2353, 15 March 2012): https://press.un.org/en//2012/sgsm14156.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes Memorandum of Understanding on Non-Aggression and Cooperation between Sudan, South Sudan (SG/SM/14104-AFR/2335, 13 February 2012): https://press.un.org/en/2012/sgsm14104.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Lack of Progress in Sudan-South Sudan Negotiations on Outstanding Post-Independence Issues (SG/SM/14100-AFR/2334,
  10 February 2012): https://press.un.org/en/2012/sgsm14100.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Continuing Tensions along Border between Sudan, South Sudan; Urges Parties to Use Current Negotiations to Defuse Crisis (SG/SM/14073-AFR/2322, 20 January 2012): https://press.un.org/en/2012/sgsm14073.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Deeply Concerned at Escalating Rhetoric between Governments of Sudan, South Sudan, Calls for Restraint in Managing Border Tensions (SG/SM/13945-AFR/2285, 14 November 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13945.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Hails Sudan, South Sudan on Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (SG/SM/13784-AFR/2243, 12 September 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13784.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Deeply Concerned about Deteriorating Security in Sudanese States (SG/SM/13772-AFR/2240, 2 September 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13772.doc.htm
• Secretary-General Welcomes Sudan’s Granting of Amnesty to Five South Darfur Sheikhs (SG/SM/13762-AFR/2235, 29 August 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13762.doc.htm
• On eve of welcoming South Sudan to United Nations, Secretary-General tells Security Council ‘A viable south will need a viable north — and vice versa’ (SG/SM/13701-SC/10324-AFR/2210, 13 July 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13701.doc.htm
• Secretary-General disappointed that Sudan parties have no agreement yet on cessation of hostilities in Southern Kordofan (SG/SM/13690-AFR/2205, 6 July 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13690.doc.htm
• Welcoming security accord between Governments of Sudan, Southern Sudan, Secretary-General urges cessation of hostilities agreement (SG/SM/13681-AFR/2203, 30 June 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13681.doc.htm
• Secretary-General welcomes signing of Sudan’s Framework Agreement on Top Parties’ Partnership, Security Arrangements in Blue Nile, Southern Kordofan States (SG/SM/13677-AFR/2202, 29 June 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13677.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, welcoming agreement on Abyei, Sudan, calls on parties to fully abide by provisions to demilitarize area (SG/SM/13653-AFR/2196, 20 June 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13653.doc.htm
• Secretary-General urges end to deadly fighting in Sudan’s Southern Kordofan State (SG/SM/13647-AFR/2194, 15 June 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13647.doc.htm
• Alarmed by deteriorating security situation in Sudan’s Southern Kordofan State, Secretary-General calls on all concerned to cease hostilities (SG/SM/13636-AFR/2192, 13 June 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13636.doc.htm
• Secretary-General, at Extraordinary African Summit on security issues, stresses need for continued attention to Côte d’Ivoire, Sudan, Somalia, Libya (SG/SM/13599-AFR/2187,
  25 May 2011): https://press.un.org/en/2011/sgsm13599.doc.htm
• Referendum in Sudan momentous, but just one element of accord that ended bitter war, Secretary-General tells Security Council, urging parties to renew trust (SG/SM/13252-SC/10087-AFR/2062, 16 November 2010): https://press.un.org/en/2010/sgsm13252.doc.htm
• North, South must coexist, Secretary-General Stresses as he urges comprehensive, inclusive peace at High-level Meeting on Sudan (SG/SM/13144-AFR/2042, 24 September 2010): https://press.un.org/en/2010/sgsm13144.doc.htm
• United Nations, African Union can provide critical help on Sudanese people’s journey towards lasting peace, Secretary-General tells Security Council (SG/SM/12683-SC/9830-AFR/1924, 21 December 2009): https://press.un.org/en/2009/sgsm12683.doc.htm
• What I saw in Darfur / by Ban Ki-moon (Washington Post, 14 September 2007): https://www.un.org/sg/articles/articleFull.asp?TID=68&Type=Op-Ed
• A Climate Culprit in Darfur / by Ban Ki-moon (Washington Post, 16 June 2007): https://www.un.org/sg/articles/articleFull.asp?TID=65&Type=Op-Ed
• Secretary-General’s Press Encounters:
  https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounters

Further Information

• London Sudan Conference, 15 April 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/co-chairs-statement-on-the-london-sudan-conference
  • London Sudan Conference: Co-chairs’ statement (15 April 2025): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/co-chairs-statement-on-the-london-sudan-conference
• International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and neighbouring countries, Paris, 15 April 2024: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/sudan/news/article/international-humanitarian-conference-for-sudan-and-neighbouring-countries
• Sudan Pledging Conference 2023: https://www.unocha.org/SudanHLPE2023
  • Financial announcements, 19 June 2023:
    https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-pledging-conference-2023-financial-announcements-19-june-2023
• Sudan Partnership Conference (25 June 2020, Brussels): https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1183
• Note to Correspondents: Outcome Document of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Event on Sudan (28 September 2019): https://bit.ly/31LjNcA
• UN News Centre Feature: Between protracted and emergency crises – a case study of the humanitarian funding conundrum in Sudan (20 May 2016): https://bit.ly/3mEFb1A
• Fact Sheet: The United Nations and Darfur (August 2007): https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-united-nations-and-darfur-fact-sheet-0
• UNRIC Library Backgrounder – South Sudan:
  https://unric.org/en/unric-library-backgrounder-south-sudan/

Non-UN Sources

• The New Humanitarian (formerly “IRIN News”) – Sudan: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/africa/east-africa/sudan
• Security Council Report
  • Sudan: https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/sudan/
  • Sudan/South Sudan: https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/sudansouth-sudan/

9 January 2026
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https://unric.org/en/unric-library-backgrounder-sudan/