Mr. President, more than three years into this devastating conflict, the humanitarian situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate. Civilians who have borne the consequences of a war they did not choose must remain at the center of our collective attention. Their protection and well being must guide our efforts toward ending this conflict.
The A3 is deeply concerned by the continued escalation of violence across Sudan, including the alarming situation in Al Ubayit, the siege of the civilian populations and the deteriorating security situation across Darfur. The atrocities in Al Fashr must not be repeated in Al Ubayit. We are particularly troubled by attacks affecting civilians and essential infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, water and electricity facilities.
The growing use of drones and other advanced means of warfare in this conflict is compounding civilian suffering and disrupting services essential to to millions of Sudanese.
The A3 condemns in the strongest terms grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights committed against civilians, including conflict related sexual violence, attacks on humanitarian personnel and infrastructure, and ethnic targeting. Those responsible for such violations must uphold their obligations under international law and be held accountable, including through full cooperation with relevant international and regional judicial mechanisms.
While we note the efforts of the Sudanese government to facilitate humanitarian relief, we stress that safe, rapid, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access to all populations in need is an urgent obligation under international law. We call on all parties to the conflict to immediately eliminate all restrictions and impediments to relief operations. Humanitarian assistance must remain impartial, unhindered and free from politicization or instrumentalization. The scale of humanitarian need requires sustained and coordinated efforts by the Sudanese authorities, humanitarian organizations, regional actors and the broader international community.
Mr. President, the ACE3 stresses that there can be no military solution to this conflict. An immediate unconditional cessation of hostilities remain a crucial first step to lift siege, protect civilians facilitate humanitarian access and create conditions for a credible political process. We urge the parties to seize every opportunity for de escalation and engage constructively in efforts aimed at ending the violence.
The A3 welcomes efforts toward an inclusive Sudanese led and Sudanese owned political process that brings together Sudanese civilians, political actors and respond to the legitimate aspirations of the Sudanese people. We also welcome the recent visit of the African Union's Peace and Security Council to Khartoum and reaffirm our support for the AU's central role in facilitating a coherent African led political process.
In this regard, we attach importance to the AU led quintet and in close coordination among regional and international initiatives to avoid duplication and reinforce a common path towards peace. We support all efforts to restore Sudan's constitutional and institutional order through an inclusive civilian centered political process with a view to establishing the conditions for a legitimate and credible democratic governance and ultimately elections. National ownership must remain at the heart of this process while ensuring meaningful participation by women, youth and Sudanese civil society. Sudan's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity and the state institutions must be preserved while the political process must remain responsive to the legitimate aspirations of the Sudanese people.
Mr. President, the continued flow of arms, foreign fighters, mercenaries and increasingly sophisticated military capabilities is prolonging and compounding the conflict with devastating consequences for civilians.
The A3 is deeply concerned by the growing involvement of external actors which risk further internationalizing the conflict and undermining the prospect for peace. We therefore call upon all external actors to comply fully, to comply fully with relevant Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2791 of 2025 and to respect the Sudani sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity by refraining from any interference or arms supply that fuels hostilities. Those who contribute to the prolongation of the conflict or violate the UN arms embargo directly or indirectly must be held accountable in accordance with international law and relevant Security Council resolutions.
Mr. President, as Sudan marks 70 years of independence, this moment of pride should remind us not only of the importance of national unity and sovereignty, but also of the responsibility to build a peaceful and inclusive future for all Sudanese. The A3 reaffirms its unwavering support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
The Sudanese people must remain at the center of our collective efforts. They have endured immense suffering, displacement and loss. Yet they continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and a strong determination to preserve their communities, country.
Their aspirations for peace, dignity, security and a better future deserve our unwavering support.
I thank you.
