In brief
On Oct. 31, the United Nations secretary‑general condemned a rise in UAV attacks in Sudan, citing the deaths of hundreds of civilians, including women and children, across the country and Abyei. He appealed that all parties spare civilian areas, halt attacks on essential services, and engage in mediation efforts. The UN pledged support for a political resolution that reflects Sudanese aspirations.
On Oct. 31, UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres condemned a surge of drone strikes across Sudan, judging the attacks murderous and urging an immediate cessation, Xinhua reported.
The statement, issued through the secretary‑general’s spokesperson, cited the death of “hundreds of civilians, including women and children,” in a mix of urban and Abyei areas, and said the raids violated international humanitarian law, Xinhua said.
The spokesperson added that the attacks targeted not only civilians but also “critical infrastructure, including health facilities,” and that the secretary‑general was “appalled” by them.
The secretary‑general is appalled by all the attacks directed against civilians and critical infrastructure, including health facilities, the statement said.
Guterres called on the various parties in Sudan to spare the civilian population and critical infrastructure, and to agree “without delay to a cessation of hostilities as a first step toward ending this devastating conflict,” the announcement read, Xinhua quoted.
He renewed an urgent appeal for all sides to engage in good faith with mediation efforts, and said the UN stands ready to support any progress toward a sustainable political resolution that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people, Xinhua added.