Sudan’s UN representative: No Political Process Possible Without Ending the War

New York – Suanhorizon – Maryam

Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Al-Harith Idris, praised U.S. efforts to end the war in Sudan and its humanitarian support, noting that the U.S. is the largest contributor to humanitarian aid. The U.S. continues to condemn the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) while calling for the lifting of the siege on El-Fasher.
The ambassador urged Washington to designate the RSF as a terrorist group and pressure the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to halt its weapons shipments to the militia, emphasizing that “this is what will stop the war.”
He reaffirmed the Sudanese government’s commitment to protecting civilians, stating that the RSF’s terrorist attacks necessitate support for the government to counter them under UN Security Council Resolution 1591 (related to national arms ownership) and Resolution 2736 (regarding lifting the siege and halting bombardment on El-Fasher).
Post-War Political Process
Ambassador Al-Harith stated that a political process would follow the war, with no role for the RSF, and stressed the importance of accountability for crimes committed. He referenced the recent visit of the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs to Sudan, during which an agreement was reached to facilitate humanitarian aid flow, including expediting permits. He highlighted that out of 4,000 requests, 3,982 were approved, and 12 air, sea, and land corridors were opened, with 14,978 internal movement permits issued via the Tina and Adre border crossings.
However, he noted that the humanitarian response remains insufficient.
RSF Violations and UAE Involvement
In his remarks at the UN Security Council ministerial meeting, chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Ambassador Al-Harith detailed RSF violations, including:
The use of five secret airstrips in Nyala, South Darfur, and other makeshift runways for arms smuggling.
Evidence of the UAE conducting 170 flights, 75% of which carried weapons for the RSF.
The use of heavy artillery (155mm), sourced from the UAE, in RSF attacks on El-Fasher and a passenger bus in Omdurman.
The involvement of Colombian mercenaries in the conflict.
He called for international pressure on the UAE and regional actors to stop the flow of arms, halt blatant interference in Sudan’s affairs, and classify the RSF as a terrorist group.
Government’s Commitment to Civilian Protection
Ambassador Al-Harith emphasized the Sudanese government’s readiness to collaborate with the UN Secretary-General and his envoy to protect civilians. He highlighted plans to activate the National Committee for Civilian Protection in Darfur, enhance police capacity through training, establish a violations monitoring committee, and provide financial and technical support for peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts.
He concluded by reiterating that no political process is possible without ending the war and ensuring civilian protection, urging all stakeholders to prioritize these objectives to pave the way for Sudan’s political transition.