Led by Britain: UN Security Council to Hold Special Session on Sudan in Early January

Exclusive – Mariam Bashir – Sudanhorizon

Sudanhorizon has learned that the United Nations Security Council is expected to hold a session in the first week of January 2025 to review the latest developments in the crisis resulting from the war in Sudan.

Diplomatic sources informed Sudanhorizon that member states of the Security Council—led by Britain, the penholder on Sudan, along with Ghana and Slovenia—are spearheading efforts to convene the session. According to the information, the session will be open and follow the anticipated report of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Ramaphosa Lamamra. The proposed dates for the session are January 3 or 6, depending on the council’s agenda.

On December 19, the Security Council held a special ministerial meeting on Sudan chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. During the session, Blinken described the Sudanese humanitarian crisis as one of the worst due to brutal violence, highlighting war crimes and crimes against humanity. He specifically pointed out atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Zamzam camp.

Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Al-Harith Idris, expressed appreciation during the session for the United States’ role in providing humanitarian assistance to Sudan, amounting to over $1 billion. He also commended its condemnation of the RSF and its call for the militia to lift the siege on El Fasher. Idris emphasized that no political process can be discussed until the war comes to an end.