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February 11, 2026 Peace and security
Five international organizations and regional associations – the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the League of Arab States, the European Union, and the UN – have called on the parties to the conflict in Sudan to immediately stop the escalation of hostilities, warning of catastrophic consequences for the civilian population.
In a joint statement, the UN and partners expressed "deep concern" about the continuing deterioration of the situation in the country.
Deadly Blows
They demanded an immediate halt to the further build-up of military force, including the use of increasingly destructive weapons that inflict heavy casualties on civilians.
The situation in the Kordofan and Blue Nile regions is particularly alarming. The statement notes deadly drone strikes, tightened sieges of populated areas, and attacks on critical civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and humanitarian facilities. It also reports the forced displacement of residents, severe restrictions on humanitarian access, security threats along key supply routes, and attacks on aid convoys.
"Five" reminded about the tragedy in El Fasher and warnings, which had been voiced before but were not heeded. International organizations emphasized that civilians should not continue to pay the price for the ongoing fighting.
Obligations under international law
The statement's authors called for coordinated efforts, including by those with the greatest influence over the warring parties, to reduce violence, restore conditions for the protection of civilians, and stop the flow of weapons, fighters, and other support that fuel the conflict and lead to further fragmentation of the country.
The protection of civilians, civilian objects, and local infrastructure is an obligation under international law. All parties must comply with humanitarian law, ensuring safe, rapid, and unimpeded access for humanitarian organizations. to all those in needSerious violations, partner organizations stated, cannot go unpunished, and those responsible must be held accountable.
Call for a truce
Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the P5 urged that the opportunity be seized to negotiate a humanitarian truce that would prevent further casualties and ensure the delivery of vital aid. Such a step, the statement emphasized, could be an important step toward a broader ceasefire, but all efforts must be undertaken within the framework of clearly defined agreements that comply with international law, existing commitments, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2736, adopted in 2024.
International partners reaffirmed their commitment to Sudan's sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity, warning that further escalation would only exacerbate the threat to the population and infrastructure. They emphasized their readiness to facilitate inclusive political dialogue in the country, which should lead to an end to the war and lay the foundation for a peaceful political transition.
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