UNSC and AUPS Council Reject Establishment of Any Parallel Authority in Sudan

Addis Ababa – Sudanhorizon

The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have rejected any establishment of a parallel governing authority in areas under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias. Reaffirming their commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Sudan, the two councils called for a cessation of hostilities and the achievement of a comprehensive political settlement to end the ongoing war in the country.

A joint statement—issued following the 20th annual consultative meeting between the two councils, held at the UN headquarters in New York on October 23, 2026, and published by the African Union Commission on November 2—strongly condemned the atrocities and violations that followed the fall of the city of El Fasher in October 2025. These include acts of killing, torture, rape, and deliberate ethnically-targeted violence. The statement called for independent investigations into all violations and abuses committed in Sudan and for those responsible to be held accountable.

The two councils emphasized that achieving peace and stability in Sudan requires a comprehensive, Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned political process, one that addresses the root causes of the crisis and creates the conditions for a sustainable political settlement.

Furthermore, they underscored the need to strengthen coordination and synergy among the various initiatives and efforts aimed at ending the war, while welcoming the continued engagement of the African Union, the United Nations, neighboring states, and regional and international partners in mediation efforts. Regarding the humanitarian situation, the statement expressed deep concern over the continued deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Sudan, the worsening food insecurity, and the heightened risk of famine—particularly in parts of Greater Darfur and Greater Kordofan.

The statement called for ensuring the protection of civilians and humanitarian aid workers, guaranteeing safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance, and holding accountable those responsible for targeting civilians, humanitarian personnel, medical facilities, and medical operations.

The two councils appealed to the international community to increase humanitarian aid to Sudan and to the neighboring countries hosting Sudanese refugees, while commending the efforts made by these host nations to accommodate those affected by the war.

The statement welcomed the field visit conducted by the African Union Peace and Security Council to the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, in August 2026, which served as a gesture of solidarity with Sudan and its people. The councils also praised the efforts of the “Quintet” group—including their engagement with various Sudanese groups and their visit to Khartoum last September—emphasizing the importance of consolidating international and regional efforts to support a ceasefire and reach a comprehensive political solution.

Furthermore, the statement urged all member states to refrain from any external interference that could fuel the conflict or exacerbate instability in Sudan, and called for support for initiatives aimed at achieving a lasting peace. The two councils affirmed that preserving Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity is an indispensable foundation for any future political settlement, warning that the establishment of parallel authorities would deepen divisions and threaten the future of the Sudanese state.

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