Security Council: Warnings of Escalation Bearing Hallmarks of Genocide

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The United Nations Security Council discussed the situation in Sudan during a high-level session in which UN officials warned of intensifying fighting, expanding displacement, and the use of advanced weaponry, alongside alerts that some atrocities in Darfur bear the “hallmarks of genocide.”

The European Union representative stressed the importance of coordinating international efforts to support any potential truce, noting that the bloc allocated €273 million to the humanitarian response in 2025, including €161 million for Sudan.

Positions of Major Powers
The United States representative described the crisis as the largest humanitarian catastrophe in the world, with more than 12 million displaced people and 34 million in need of assistance, and announced sanctions on commanders from the Rapid Support Forces.

Russia’s delegate emphasized the need to coordinate humanitarian operations with the Sudanese government and rejected what she called the “politicization of food security.”

China’s representative called for a rapid ceasefire, opposed external interference, and supported UN-led mediation.

UN official Rosemary DiCarlo also warned of the risk of the conflict’s “regionalization,” pointing to the killing of Chadian soldiers in clashes with RSF elements and the continued flow of weapons across borders.

Humanitarian Testimonies: “Every Red Line Has Been Crossed”
Human rights activist Hala Alkarib told the Council that Sudan is approaching a “point of no return,” asserting that all red lines — including siege, starvation, mass rape, and forced displacement — have been crossed, and warning of further atrocities if the international community fails to act immediately.

Meanwhile, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, through its official Edem Wosornu, confirmed that violence against women and girls has reached catastrophic levels, with demand for protection services rising by 350 percent since the war began.

Parallel Tracks
The UN discussions coincided with multi-track diplomatic efforts, including a humanitarian truce initiative led by a quartet comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States, alongside a civilian dialogue track supported by international and regional actors.

For his part, Sudan’s representative announced the government’s readiness to launch a comprehensive national dialogue with political and social forces, affirming the resumption of engagement with regional and international organizations, including the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).