UN SC to Hold Session on Sudan Monday; Sources Suggest Burhan Might Lead Sudan’s Delegation to General Assembly Meetings

Sudanhorizon – Mariam Abashar

The UN Security Council will hold a specialized and open session on Sudan next Monday. The session will be chaired by the Danish Foreign Minister, whose country holds the Council presidency for August. The US President’s Advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, will participate, representing the United States. The session will discuss developments in Sudan and efforts to contain the crisis in its various dimensions, according to the Council’s website.

In a related context, informed sources told Sudanhorizon that it is likely that the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, will lead the Sudanese delegation participating in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, which will begin its activities on September 8. The UN has not yet definitively announced the list of heads of state and government participating in the meetings or the dates of their speeches.

According to sources, Sudanese authorities, primarily the Presidency, the Council of Ministers, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, began holding meetings and consultations early on to ensure the Sudanese delegation’s participation in the UN General Assembly session at all levels. This preparation involved specialized committees and coordination with relevant countries and stakeholders.

It is expected that issues such as Sudan, along with Palestine, the Middle East, Ukraine, humanitarian crises, food security, debt and development in Africa, and migration, will feature prominently in the speeches of the leaders.

It is worth noting that the 81st session of the UN General Assembly will officially commence on September 8th at the UN headquarters in New York at the level of permanent representatives.

The general and high-level debates, in which heads of state and government and foreign ministers will participate and deliver their speeches, will begin on September 22nd and continue until September 26th.

The debates will then resume on September 28th. A high-level meeting on the complete elimination of nuclear weapons will be held at the UN headquarters on September 29th.

The 81st session of the UN General Assembly will discuss several important issues this year, most notably restoring confidence in the international system and managing the transition.

The United Nations will focus on strengthening international cooperation, accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and working collectively for peace, dignity, equality, and a healthy planet.

During the summit week, discussions will cover international peace and security, conflict resolution, wars and international crises, conflict prevention, the role of the United Nations and international multilateralism, sustainable development, and the SDGs.

September 18 will be dedicated to discussing the SDGs, with a focus on accelerating their implementation by 2030. A high-level meeting on climate change and a just transition will be held on September 23, including how to address climate-related economic and social transformation.

Another meeting on the same date will discuss the right to development, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Right to Development, with a focus on development, dignity, justice, and equality. A high-level meeting on sea-level rise will be held on September 24.

This meeting will examine the existential threats posed by rising sea levels, a topic that is interconnected with climate, island states, security, and development.

The session on September 25th will be dedicated to discussing pandemics and global health, including pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. A political declaration focusing on justice, solidarity, and international cooperation is expected to be adopted.

The General Assembly will dedicate September 28th to discussing racism and discrimination, marking the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, with a focus on combating racism, racial discrimination, and xenophobia.

The high-level events will conclude with a meeting on nuclear disarmament on September 29th, the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, an occasion dedicated to advancing the cause of nuclear disarmament globally.

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