UK statement on Sudan at UNSC: 33m people need humanitarian help. An end to the suffering will only come through an humanitarian truce, a permanent ceasefire and an inclusive civilian-led political process

Note, the UK, USA, France are permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC). The UK is the permanent penholder on Sudan. The US is the permanent penholder on South Sudan and on Sudan sanctions.

From Security Council Report

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31 August - 4 September 2026 - excerpts:

France assumes the presidency of the Security Council for September. Council members will meet in closed consultations to discuss the provisional programme of work for the month.

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Members will also continue discussing a draft resolution renewing the 1591 Sudan sanctions regime, which was authored by the US, the penholder on Sudan sanctions.

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From the Government of the United Kingdom www.gov.uk

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 

and Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG

Published 25 August 2026

Speech

Location: United Nations, New York

Delivered on: 24 August 2026

An end to the suffering in Sudan will only come through an humanitarian truce, a permanent ceasefire and an inclusive civilian-led political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan. Excerpts:

“With 33 million people needing humanitarian assistance; gross violations of human rights; civilians targeted with attacks, torture and arbitrary detention; horrifying sexual violence; and deprivation of essential services.

An end to this suffering will only come through an humanitarian truce, a permanent ceasefire and an inclusive civilian-led political process to secure a sustainable peace.”

Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered:

English العربيَّة

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/an-end-to-the-suffering-in-sudan-will-only-come-through-an-humanitarian-truce-a-permanent-ceasefire-and-an-inclusive-civilian-led-political-process-uk

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