Khartoum Pledges Civilian Protection
Sudan refused to extend the UN sanctions imposed on it, affirming its commitment to protecting civilians amid the ongoing conflict. The Sudanese UN envoy explained that the government has taken measures including establishing a national mechanism to protect civilians and creating conditions for the return of internally displaced persons, noting that approximately 5.8 million have returned voluntarily by June, with expectations that this will continue. The government also condemned violations of sexual violence related to the conflict and held the international community responsible for the lack of humanitarian funding, which has not exceeded 38.9%. It emphasized that the prolongation of the conflict is fueled by the supply of weapons to the militias, and rejected the expansion of sanctions or an arms embargo, viewing such measures as a violation of the country's sovereignty. Meanwhile, UN officials pointed out that more than two-thirds of the Sudanese population need assistance, with 1,400 deaths recorded as a result of the conflict. Efforts are underway to support 11 million people in food, health, and education sectors, with calls for more daring international action to resolve the crisis.
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