Amid relentless fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan and Darfur regions, the UN Security Council issued a scathing rebuke on Tuesday, highlighting deep alarm at the ongoing violence. The Council’s press release spotlighted a pattern of drone assaults battering civilian areas, essential infrastructure, aid convoys, and humanitarian assets—including multiple hits on World Food Programme sites since February 2026 began.
Labeling intentional strikes on relief workers as potential war crimes, members implored conflicting factions to halt operations without delay and adhere to global humanitarian standards and UN mandates. The statement singled out the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces for civilian atrocities, unlawful imprisonments, and sexual violence linked to the war, insisting on full accountability.
Famine looms large as a direct fallout, exacerbating extreme food shortages across the nation. Unfettered humanitarian corridors and civilian mobility were demanded to avert catastrophe. Positive note was taken of a recent humanitarian ceasefire pact, seen as a vital step toward broader de-escalation, curbing regional instability, and fostering a civilian-driven transitional path to prosperity for Sudan’s people.
The Council exhorted every UN nation to shun meddling that prolongs unrest, honor legal duties, implement Security Council resolutions, and champion enduring peace. They reiterated unwavering support for Sudan’s unity and independence, firmly opposing any RSF-led parallel governance structures. As the death toll mounts, this call to action signals a critical push for resolution.