By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN chief António Guterres expressed deep concern after the announcement by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces militia and affiliated groups of a political charter proposing the establishment of a rival governing authority in RSF-controlled areas to the transitional Government.
He warned in a statement issued by his spokesperson that this further escalation of the battle for the country between Government troops and their former RSF allies deepens the fragmentation of Sudan and risks entrenching the crisis even further.
Sudan is facing a catastrophic crisis as “bloodshed, displacement and famine are engulfing the country,” he said earlier at the opening of the latest UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
He said that preserving the nation’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity remains crucial for a sustainable resolution and long-term stability in Sudan and the wider region.
Guterres condemned the persistent violence against civilians perpetrated by both sides of the conflict – including ethnically motivated attacks – with Sudanese civilians paying the highest price for the ongoing war.
UN Personal Envoy for the Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, is actively engaging the warring parties and relevant stakeholders to secure a cessation of hostilities, protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, and promote de-escalation, Mr. Guterres statement said.
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