Sudan Rejects Imposed Peace Solutions at UN General Assembly ww3 map
Sudan's Foreign Minister told the UN General Assembly that the country rejects any imposed external solutions or interventions in its ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which continues to drive one of the world's worst humanitarian crises ww3 map. The conflict between the SAF and RSF has been ongoing since April 2023, killing tens of thousands and displacing millions in what the UN describes as the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
Current Humanitarian and Operational Situation
The Sudan crisis continues to represent one of the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies, with the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces driving unprecedented levels of displacement, violence, and suffering. This GANNET SituationHub report provides a comprehensive analysis of the operational environment and sectoral conditions affecting humanitarian response. The conflict between the SAF and RSF has been ongoing since April 2023, killing tens of thousands and displacing millions in what the UN describes as the world's largest humanitarian crisis. [1] Sudan has been at war since April 2023, when a power struggle between Burhan and his former deputy, RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, known as "Hemedti", erupted into open conflict. The fighting has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions in what the UN calls the world's largest humanitarian crisis. [3]
Sudan's Address to the UN General Assembly
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Sudan's Foreign Minister addressed the UN General Assembly on Monday in place of de facto head of state General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, whose visa application was rejected by Washington. Speaking at the Assembly's annual high-level debate, Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim described the circumstances as "deeply regrettable," saying they violated the principle of sovereign equality among States that lies at the heart of the United Nations. [2] Mr. Salim Ahmed Ibrahim repeatedly condemned foreign intervention in Sudan, which he said only deepened the conflict the country has been wrapped up in for decades. "We reaffirm Sudan's openness to any sincere and constructive effort aimed at ending the war imposed on its people. [...] At the same time, we reiterate our categorical rejection of any attempt to impose solutions, dictates or external agendas upon our people," he said. [2] The Sudanese Foreign Minister said repeatedly that "the terrorist militia" was responsible for the civil war raging in the country since April 2023. He accused the Rapid Support Forces of attacks against civilians, medical centres and hospitals. He strongly condemned the international community for not recognising the RSF as a terrorist organisation, and for failing to cut the cross-border channels that supply it with weapons, ammunitions and mercenaries. [2]
US Visa Denial and Pressure for Ceasefire
The US decision, taken last week, was reportedly meant to pressure General Burhan into accepting a three-month truce with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Khartoum has rejected the proposal, arguing that a ceasefire would only give the RSF time to regroup. [3] The minister condemned foreign intervention, international sanctions, and the failure to designate the RSF as a terrorist organization or halt the flow of weapons, ammunition and mercenaries to it. General Burhan's forces have been advancing in North Kordofan around El Obeid as a base for potential operations against RSF strongholds in Darfur, but analysts say a military solution is impossible especially with both sides now using drones. The US has alienated the Sudanese army and declared Burhan illegitimate, complicating mediation efforts, while US strategic interests include preventing Russian influence and a military base on the Red Sea at Port Sudan. RFI talked to Sudanese researcher Suliman Baldo, director of the US-based Sudan Transparency and Policy Observatory, about the US position, why Burhan has rejected the proposed truce and whether the US can still play a role in negotiations. [3]
Military Developments and Prospects for Victory
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On the military front, General Burhan's armed forces have been advancing in North Kordofan province for the past two months, particularly around the city of El Obeid. The Sudanese army is pursuing a plan to use North Kordofan as a base for attacks on the RSF stronghold in the Darfur region. But the RSF still has thousands of fighters. It has deployed newly trained soldiers equipped with full military gear, including technicals. So the RSF will push back the Sudanese army's offensive and the fighting will continue. It is clear and obvious to everyone that there will never be a military solution to the current war, especially now with the increasing use and deployment of drones by both sides. [3] The conflict between the SAF and RSF has been ongoing since April 2023, killing tens of thousands and displacing millions in what the UN describes as the world's largest humanitarian crisis. [1]
International Mediation Challenges and Strategic Interests
The Americans are leading an initiative to propose negotiations to end the fighting in Sudan. They proposed a three-month humanitarian cessation of hostilities to the two sides in Sudan. But Burhan rejected the roadmap proposed by the United States and its regional allies for two reasons. The Sudanese army still believes it can achieve a military victory over the RSF, and General Burhan did not accept the political conditions. [3] There are a lot of contradictions because Saudi Arabia now needs a great deal of military and intelligence support from the United States in its war with the Houthis in Yemen. So the Saudi leader, Mohammed bin Salman, appealed to President Trump to intervene against the Houthis in Yemen, who have really paralysed the country's oil industry. On their own, the Americans will not be able to find a solution to this very complex, multi-dimensional war, because they have completely alienated the Sudanese army. The Americans also have strategic interests in Sudan. For them, it is about keeping Russian influence away from the Red Sea. Russia is one of the arms suppliers to the Sudanese army and is still pursuing plans to establish a military base on the Red Sea at Port Sudan. [3]
Sudan's Calls for UN Reform and Continued Cooperation
Mr. Salim Ahmed Ibrahim was also critical of the current state of UN institutions, which he said have let states use or threaten to use force in international relations, interfere in the internal affairs of States and disregard international law. As such, he pushed for institutional reforms, most notably of the Security Council, which he argued should have two permanent seats for African states. [2] At the same time, he stressed that Sudan continues its "positive cooperation" with the UN, especially with the offices on sexual violence in conflict, children in conflict, humanitarian aid, and human rights mechanisms. He called on the UN to formally document and examine the visa incident and take measures to uphold the 1947 Headquarters Agreement. [2]
What to watch next: Witnesses reported a drone strike hitting a major fuel depot near the army-held city of Wad Madani, while two explosions rocked Nyala, the RSF's main stronghold in the west, with the Wad Madani attack the first reported strike on the Al-Jazira state capital since the army recaptured it from the RSF last year.
