UN Security Council Condemns Rapid Support Forces’ Attack on Al-Fashir
The United Nations Security Council convened on Thursday to condemn the attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Al-Fashir in North Darfur, Sudan. The council expressed deep concern regarding the escalating risk of widespread atrocities, including those with ethnic motivations. This condemnation underscores the international community’s growing alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.
The Council’s Response and Concerns
During the session, the Security Council received briefings from Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Marta Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. Both officials highlighted the critical nature of the situation, noting that the fall of Al-Fashir to the RSF represents a significant turning point in the Sudanese conflict. They described the reports from North Darfur as harrowing, emphasizing the urgent need for a resolution.
Fletcher and Pobee stressed that the parties involved in the conflict must return to negotiations. They called for an immediate cessation of fighting and the commencement of dialogue within Sudan. They also noted that the Quartet mechanism is working to prepare a Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue under the auspices of the African Union. The officials see the conflict in Sudan reaching a new critical juncture, demanding decisive action and solidarity with the Sudanese people. They also pointed out that atrocities in Sudan are committed without accountability, emphasizing the necessity of ceasing the arming of the parties and initiating an investigation into the violations.
Calls for Action and Humanitarian Aid
The UN officials urged the Security Council to pressure the Sudanese parties, stating that the world has failed to stop the massacres in Al-Fashir, and pointing out the international indifference to the situation in Sudan. They also emphasized the necessity of delivering humanitarian aid to Sudan, noting that the RSF is preventing aid from reaching Al-Fashir. According to reports, more than 40 percent of Sudanese people do not have enough food, and children are at high risk due to diseases.
The Security Council’s condemnation and the UN officials’ statements reflect the international community’s growing concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the potential for further atrocities, and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. The situation in Al-Fashir and the broader region remains critical, requiring immediate and decisive action from all parties involved.
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