The conflict in Sudan is entering a more dangerous chapter, with the United Nations warning of a deteriorating security and humanitarian situation even as the Arab League signals optimism. Intensified fighting in Kordofan, mounting civilian casualties from drone strikes, and the specter of regional spillover push the country toward the 1,000-day mark of a crisis that has already devastated cities, displaced millions, and left parts of Darfur in famine conditions.
During a briefing to the Security Council, senior UN political and humanitarian officials outlined a grim picture: indiscriminate attacks, expanding territorial gains by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and escalating risks for civilians, aid workers, and peacekeepers. Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Khaled Khiari condemned the daily brutality, noting that the dry season’s onset has not brought relief but rather intensified clashes. “Each passing day brings staggering levels of violence and destruction,” he told ambassadors. “Civilians are enduring immense, unimaginable suffering, with no end in sight.”
Arab League Praises Sudanese Peace Initiative
The Arab League welcomed the speech delivered by transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris before the United Nations Security Council and lauded the peace initiative it outlined as a thoughtful and comprehensive response to Sudan’s crisis. Secretary-General Dr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit said the plan demonstrates a deep understanding of the magnitude of the crisis and a genuine desire to halt the bloodshed and alleviate human suffering while safeguarding Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Aboul Gheit underscored the League’s support for the initiative’s broad agenda: a comprehensive ceasefire, civilian protection, unhindered humanitarian access, and a roadmap for addressing displacement and refugee situations. He also highlighted disarmament and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programs as essential steps toward rebuilding trust, restoring social cohesion, and strengthening a unified state.
The Arab League leader stressed the importance of confidence-building measures—political, security, economic, and social—rooted in transitional justice, reparations, and national reconciliation. These elements, he argued, are vital to sustaining peace, preserving national unity, and preventing recurrence of violence or fragmentation.
Idris’s proposal also foregrounds national ownership of the political process and a framework for a Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue during the transitional period, aiming for a national consensus on governance and a path to free and fair elections under international supervision. Such an outcome, Aboul Gheit said, would advance democratic transformation and stability in Sudan.
Coordination with Global Partners
Aboul Gheit emphasized the Arab League’s ongoing collaboration with the United Nations, the African Union, and other regional and international partners to support peace efforts. The League reiterated its commitment to Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and to contributing to regional and global peace and security through coordinated action and steadfast engagement.
As the international community weighs the best path forward, the balanced discourse from regional and global actors signals a potential opening for constructive dialogue. The question remains whether the Sudanese parties can translate political demobilization into tangible, on-the-ground gains for civilians, aid workers, and the broader quest for lasting peace. Would you like this article tailored for a specific audience (diplomatic readers, general international press, or an editorial stance) or adjusted to a particular length?
