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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Sudan (Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General)

The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned about the escalating conflict in the Sudan and its devastating impact on civilians and will continue to engage with all Sudanese stakeholders

The Secretary-General takes note of resolution 2715 (2023), by which the Security Council decided to terminate the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) as of 3 December, following a request from the Sudanese authorities. In the wake of the termination of the mandate of UNITAMS, the United Nations…

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Statement by Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan, Officer-In-Charge of United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator on the Protection of Civilians in Darfur

Since fighting broke out in Sudan in April 2023, thousands have been killed, more than 5.7 million people have had to leave their homes and 25 million, more than half of the population needs humanitarian assistance

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan, officer-in-charge of UNITAMS, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC), Clementine Nkweta-Salami, is deeply concerned by the military escalation in Darfur and its impact on civilians. “I am alarmed by reports that civilians are being caught in the ongoing fighting between the Sudan…

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Statement by United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) on Ongoing Initiatives to end Hostilities in Sudan

UNITAMS also welcomes the current initiatives by a broad range of civilian actors calling for an end to the war, underscoring the pressing need for a solution that would lead to a resumption of the democratic political transition

The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) commends the ongoing initiatives aimed at bringing an end to nearly seven months of intense hostilities in Sudan. The Mission welcomes the resumption of talks between representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah, Saudi…

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Deputy-Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Officer-in-Charge, United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), Resident Coordinator, Humanitarian Coordinator, Sudan - United Nations Day Message

This year, we mark the day at a time when Sudan is facing one of the world’s fastest-growing humanitarian crises, with unprecedented needs

Every year, on 24 October, we observe the United Nations Day, celebrating the UN Charter, the founding document of the UN. This year, we mark the day at a time when Sudan is facing one of the world’s fastest-growing humanitarian crises, with unprecedented needs. The brutal fighting has turned the crisis…

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Sudan: Statement on the Situation in South and West Kordofan States

UNITAMS calls on all military actors in Sudan to refrain from actions that can ignite further armed conflict and ensure to protect the civilian population and infrastructure

The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) is alarmed by the recent increased level of violence in South Kordofan and West Kordofan States in populated areas. Reports indicate that parts of Kadugli came under shelling by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/North (SPLM/N) - Al Hilu on 16…

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Statement by United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) on the Situation in Darfur

UNITAMS strongly condemns the indiscriminate targeting of civilian populations and public facilities by the RSF and allied militias

The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) is gravely concerned about the severe impact of the fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) supported by Arab militias and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on civilians in the Darfur region.  UNITAMS strongly condemns the indiscriminate targeting of civilian…

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Statement by United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) on Ceasefire During Eid Al-Adha

The SAF remains accountable for attacks in civilian populated areas, including aerial bombardments of residential areas in Khartoum

The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) welcomes the two unilateral ceasefires by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the Eid holidays and stresses the need for both forces to maintain them. At the same time, the RSF and allied militias remain…

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Statement by United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) on the Fighting in the Blue Nile Region

UNITAMS urges all parties involved to immediately cease fighting in the interest of protecting the local population

The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) expresses grave concern about the recent violence in Kurmuk locality of the Blue Nile Region. Reporting indicates that violence erupted between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/North (SPLM/N) - Al Hilu, and the Sudanese Armed Forces on 25 and 26 June,…

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United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) statement on the killing of the Governor of West Darfur

UNITAMS reminds all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law to ensure the safety and protection of civilians

The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) is appalled and deeply shocked by yesterday’s killing of Governor (Wali) of West Darfur in El Geneina, Mr. Khamis Abdullah Abbaker. UNITAMS strongly condemns this heinous act. Compelling eyewitness accounts attribute this act to Arab militias and the Rapid Support…

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News on the Importance of Protection of Civilians in Sudan

The situation in West Darfur, Garsila (Central Darfur) and Kutum (North Darfur) has also continued to deteriorate, affecting civilians, including women and children

The Office of Support to Civilian Protection in the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) continues to monitor the human rights and protection situation in the country. The situation in Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri, where clashes have continued between SAF and RSF have led to killings of…