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Sudan at UNGA 81
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Sudan · Day 6Mohieldin Salim Ahmed IbrahimI stand today before this distinguished Assembly under deeply regrettable circumstances that Sudan never wished to witness within an organization founded on the principles of sovereign equality among states, respect for international law, and the guarantee of equal participation for all member states.
His Excellency, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, was to stand before you today to address the General Assembly on behalf of the Sudanese people and government.
Accordingly, the Republic of Sudan calls upon the Secretary-General, the General Assembly, and the Committee on Relations with the Host Country to take the necessary measures to safeguard the sanctity of the Headquarters Agreement.
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- Sudan · Day 6
In the name of God, the most for the compassionate.
Thank you, Mr. President.
My country's delegation wishes to exercise its right of reply to the statement delivered by the representative of the UAE, the humanitarian, the worst in humanitarian crisis in the Sudan, which the representative of the UAE referred to, the UAE participated in creating and worsening through continuous support to the terrorist militia.
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- Sudan · Day 6
Thank you, Mr. President.
With regards to the response by the representative of Chad, I would like to draw his attention to the report of the independent fact-finding mission, report AHRC/63/23, September 2026, titled igniting the conflict in Sudan, external to the paragraphs 47, 54, 80, 84, 72, 86, 98, 125, 88.
All of these paragraphs are related to the countries that are worsening the conflict and at the head of them is the country of evil, the UAE.
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South Sudan · Day 6Cecilia Adout Majok AdengMr. President, South Sudan stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan.
South Sudan and Sudan share history, families, economic interests, and one of the longest border in the region.
South Sudan, therefore, reiterates its ongoing and continued full support for a lasting peace in the Sudan.
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- United Arab Emirates · Day 6
On behalf of the Port Sudan Authority, which is a party to the conflict in Sudan, we completely reject the false and baseless accusations leveled at us.
We emphasize that the UAE does not need to be given lessons and lectures from the representative of a criminal regime that is committing war crimes against its own people.
a regime that should be held accountable for its crimes against the Sudanese people.
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Chad · Day 4Abdelmadjid Abdelrahim MahamatThrough its constant vision for years now, Chad has remained one of the main African contributors of troops to peacekeeping operations throughout the world.
Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, This solidarity that we project outwards is something we also experience every day within our own borders.
Since April 2023, more than a million Sudanese refugees have crossed our eastern border, fleeing a bloody conflict.
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- Chad · Day 6
President, my delegation wishes to exercise its right of reply following the remarks issued a few moments ago by the representative of Sudan.
First of all, My delegation recalls that the position held by Chad regarding the war in Sudan was reaffirmed clearly during the statement issued by Chad before this Assembly on 22 September 2026, following the remarks made by the representative of Sudan.
I wish to once again recall the following: The war in Sudan has now entered its fourth year.
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Greece · Day 3Kyriakos MitsotakisUkraine must have a decisive say in its own future, and Europe cannot be absent from these negotiations.
Against this backdrop, another devastating war demands our urgent attention.
In Sudan, the nearly four-year conflict has resulted in a staggering humanitarian catastrophe.
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Ireland · Day 3Micheál MartinMr. President, 20 years ago, the Commission on War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity in Darfur saw the international community come together to fulfill our collective responsibility to protect.
Despite the extraordinary efforts of the Sudanese people, the cycle of violence has continued.
The conflict has been inflamed and prolonged by harmful outside interference.
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Denmark · Day 6Christina Markus LassenExcellencies, in Sudan, the war continues to inflict immense human suffering.
We must act now to prevent further mass atrocities against the Sudanese people.
Excellencies, our collective inability to halt the killings, suffering, and injustices in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and beyond must not prompt us to surrender to a world ruled by brute force.
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- Chad · Day 6
Mr. President, my delegation would like to once again exercise a right of reply following the statement delivered by the representative of Sudan.
Chad once again categorically rejects with the greatest firmness these absolutely groundless allegations.
Chad has already responded to the report that was alluded to, which provides no material evidence and which does nothing but peddle allegations that come from dubious sources.
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- United Arab Emirates · Day 6
Sayid Rais.
Mr. President, we take the floor in exercising our right of reply against the Sudan, which is talking on behalf of one of the parties of the civil war in Sudan, which is the party which rejects being a part of regional and international initiatives to bring about peace, and which rejects every humanitarian truce that has been presented to them and commits atrocities and uses internationally prohibited chemical weapons against civilians.
Based on this record, we must wonder how can one of the parties of the war to misuse international forums to refuse their personalities, their responsibilities.
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Central African Republic · Day 2Faustin Archange TouaderaThe same is true for women whose role in peacebuilding is not a bonus, but a prerequisite.
Mr. President, my country, like so many others, is experiencing the impact of crises surrounding it, from refugee movements to pressure on our borders.
The war in neighboring Sudan has pushed more than 27,000 refugees to settle around the city of Burao alone.
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Egypt · Day 4Moustafa Kamal MadboulyShared resources cannot be managed through unilateral measures or fait accompli policies.
They must be managed through cooperation, good neighborliness, and the conclusion of binding agreements in accordance with international law that preserve the legitimate rights and interests of all parties.
In this regard, Egypt reserves its legitimate and internationally recognized right under the Charter of the United Nations and international law to protect its water security and preserve the existential resources of its people.
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Iceland · Day 5Thorgerdur Katrín GunnarsdóttirMadam President, we must not allow the horrors in Ukraine and the Middle East to make other crises invisible.
In Sudan, years of civil war have brought atrocities, mass displacement, and grave violation of international humanitarian law.
As humanitarian leaders have reminded us, Sudan does not suffer from a lack of analysis.
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Djibouti · Day 5Abdoulkader Houssein OmarIn this regard, we recognize the crucial role played by AUSOM in stabilizing the country, as well as the crucial support provided by the United Nations, particularly through UNSOS.
We hope that the international community will stand mobilized so as to enable Somalis to assume lasting responsibility for their security, sovereignty, and the preservation of the integrity of their national territory.
Turning now to Sudan, Djibouti, in its capacity as current chair of IGAD, welcomes the return of that kindred country to full participation in our regional organization, which is a founding member.
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Congo · Day 6Constant Serge BoundaWe call for the stabilization of Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, return of the lasting peace in Sudan, continued reconciliation in Libya, lifting of the embargo against Cuba, restoring of peace and stability in the Sahel.
And in this spirit, we will continue to prioritize mediation, dialogue, and looking for peaceful political solutions so as to build Africa, which is prosperous and in peace from Libya to Sahel, from Sudan to Great Lakes.
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United Arab Emirates · Day 6Khalifa Shaheen Al MararRegarding Sudan, my country has underscored the need to end the humanitarian catastrophe, securing a permanent and unconditional ceasefire that would bring an end to the civil war.
The future of Sudan must be decided solely by the Sudanese people, and the international community must press the leaders of Port Sudan authorities and those of the Rapid Support Forces as parties to the conflict to engage seriously with international initiatives.
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Secretary-General of the United Nations · Day 1António GuterresIn Sudan, a war for raw power fed by outside actors has become a war on civilians.
Millions displaced, anger spreading, drone striking hospitals and homes, sexual violence and ethnically driven attacks escalating, and the country being torn apart as the world looks away.
And in Myanmar, another crisis at risk of slipping from global attention, with escalating violence, mass displacement, and expanding transnational crime.
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Jordan · Day 1Abdullah II ibn Al HusseinAnd what we neglect has a habit of shaping our future.
Your Excellencies, we see the cost of that neglect every day.
In my region, from Lebanon to Yemen to Sudan, protracted conflict is deepening humanitarian suffering.
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Türkiye · Day 1Recep Tayyip ErdoğanAnd the same applies to tensions on the African continent also.
We fully support efforts for a ceasefire and for lasting peace in Sudan, as well as efforts to strengthen security, development, and institutional capacity in Somalia.
Meanwhile, maintaining stability and tranquility in Libya is our priority.
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Qatar · Day 1Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniWe support its state institutions, sovereignty, independence, and national and territorial integrity.
to fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people to stability, development, and dignity based on equal citizenship.
In Brotherly Sudan, we call for an inclusive dialogue that leads to sustainable peace.
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Finland · Day 1Alexander StubbYet, we are witnessing tyranny, disregard for the vulnerable, and violence against civilians in many parts of the world.
Poverty and distress are still widespread.
For example, Sudan is devastated by war.
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Sierra Leone · Day 1Julius Maada BioIn Sudan, civilians continue to endure atrocities and displacement, underscoring the cost of delayed action.
Sierra Leone calls for their protection, unhindered humanitarian access, accountability, and a Sudanese-led political process that safeguards the country's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
In the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, agreements have not yet silenced the guns or allowed millions to return home.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Day 1Andy BurnhamThat is the level of ambition that we need now to renew the UN for our times, to tackle challenges like improving global health and preventing future pandemics, to end the wars that are causing so much suffering and instability, including the terrible conflict in Sudan, and to tackle climate change.
The climate crisis is now a national security threat for countries around the world, as this summer of extreme heat, wildfires, and floods has proved beyond doubt.
Britain will continue to lead with others to fight this threat, to protect our children and grandchildren, to protect the natural world, and also to seize the benefits for jobs, growth, and reindustrialization that the clean energy transition can bring.
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Romania · Day 2Nicuşor-Daniel DanLasting peace in Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Libya, in the Sahel, and in all regions of Africa affected by conflict.
Romania is contributing to conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding, and economic recovery while stressing the importance of African solutions and in full respect of the Charter.
Prevention and mediation must play a greater role.
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Timor-Leste · Day 2José Ramos-HortaWe hope that a just, comprehensive settlement is reached between Moroccan authorities and the Polisario Front.
Excellencies, please take some time to look at the situation in Sudan, the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today.
Look at the situation in South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Yemen.
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Libya · Day 2Mohamed Younis MenfiThe ongoing armed conflict in the Sudan, our brotherly neighbor, has made its people the victims of a devastating war for which they are paying a hefty price.
In that war, interests and interventions collide, and its effects extend beyond the borders of Sudan, endangering the security and stability of the region and the unity of its states.
The instability in the Sahel region represents an existential threat to the integrity of states.
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Cyprus · Day 2Nikos ChristodoulidesAnd through Cyprus Aid, we have provided humanitarian assistance to countries facing natural disasters.
Cyprus was among the first responders following the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela and the flash floods in Nepal.
The devastating humanitarian situation in Sudan and the wider Sahel region have also been a priority for my country, with a large percentage of our resources directed to the region.
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Ethiopia · Day 2Taye Atske-Selassie AmdeWe urge them to respect the sacred right of the people of the Horn of Africa to live in peace and prosperity.
Turning to the wider region, Ethiopia has consistently supported efforts by subregional and regional organizations to bring durable and lasting peace in the Sudan.
We firmly believe that A peaceful resolution can only be achieved through a Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned peace process that reflects the true will and aspiration of the Sudanese people.
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Namibia · Day 2Netumbo Nandi-NdaitwahPolitical and economic impunity is being entrenched.
The UN Charter underscores resolving international dispute through peaceful means.
and the obligation of states to pursue diplomatic solutions before resorting to escalation or the use of force.
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Slovakia · Day 2Peter PellegriniOther conflicts that are currently out of the spotlight must not escape our attention and our efforts to solve them.
Take, for example, the civil war in Sudan that has triggered the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
Excellencies, the first words of our Charter are, "We, the peoples of the United Nations."
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Montenegro · Day 2Jakov MilatovićIn Sudan, in Myanmar, in Haiti, And elsewhere, civilians continue to endure violence, displacement, and profound insecurity.
Dear colleagues, human rights are at the heart of the society we are building at home and of the international order we promote abroad.
Human dignity is universal and indivisible.
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Ghana · Day 3John Dramani MahamaThe world must support Cuba's new economic and social program.
Measures that inflict collective economic hardship on ordinary citizens run counter to our shared commitment to human dignity and international law.
We must likewise elevate our global response to the catastrophic conflict in Sudan, which is reported to be the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
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Gambia (Republic of The) · Day 3Mohammed JallowMr. President, the ongoing conflict in Sudan remains a matter of profound concern to the Gambia, together with continued instability across part of the Sahel.
It reminds us that peace cannot be separated from development and governance.
The suffering of civilians in the affected conflict zones globally demands sustained international attention and renewed diplomatic efforts towards the escalation, dialogue, and a durable political settlement.
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Nigeria · Day 3Kashim ShettimaThe conflicts in Sudan and other war-torn countries demand urgent diplomacy to address their humanitarian, economic, and geopolitical consequences.
All parties must uphold international, humanitarian, and human rights law, protects billions and facilitate humanitarian access.
Negotiated settlements must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Kuwait · Day 3Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-SabahHere, we also emphasize the importance of maintaining an international presence along the Blue Line to ensure the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701.
And we reiterate our demand for Israel's withdrawal from all occupied Lebanese territories.
And with regards to developments in the Republic of Sudan, the Federal Republic of Somalia, and the State of Libya, we affirm the need to adhere to peaceful resolution and to engage in political dialogue to resolve disputes as per the relevant Security Council resolutions and the principles of international law so as to protect the unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty of these sisterly nations.
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South Africa · Day 3Ronald Ozzy LamolaThe results of the choice we are making is an arms race and the world as divided as it is dangerous.
We see the consequences in Sudan, which is today the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.
We see also the consequences in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in Iran, Ukraine, and elsewhere, humanitarian workers are caught in the crossfires of today's conflict.
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Malta · Day 4Robert AbelaThese are all essential preconditions to a just and lasting peace, as is a credible and reformed Palestinian Authority that can demonstrate to citizens of both Palestine and Israel that it has the transparency, the accountability, the institutional effectiveness, and above all, the democratic legitimacy to be a truly effective partner for peace.
Malta stands ready to play its part in building the capacity of both a renewed democratic Palestinian Authority and the robust civil society that must underpin it.
Not just in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel But across the world, be it the conflict in Sudan, the ongoing violence in Myanmar, or the instability across the Sahel, it is evident that diminished trust means diminished chances of finding solutions.
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Tuvalu · Day 4Feleti TeoTuvalu reaffirms its strong commitment to the values and the principle of the UN Charter and to international law and to a multilateral system that protects the dignity and security of all people.
This year also marks the historical and first deployment of Tuvalu police officers to serve in the UN mission in South Sudan, a deployment that confirms that even the smallest member of the UN can contribute meaningfully to international peace and security.
Mr. President, the theme for this session, Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation, a United Nations that Delivers for All, resonates well with the moment of time we find ourselves in right now.
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Liechtenstein · Day 4Sabine MonauniIn the Middle East, the UN's role has been further reduced, in contrast to the central position it has taken up over the years.
In Ukraine, there are few prospects for a peace process, even though the aggression has now lasted longer than World War I, without even a nominal role for the United Nations.
In Sudan, the role of the UN is limited to alleviating the enormous suffering of the civilian population, with no prospect of a political solution and an end to the conflict.
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Bahrain · Day 4Abdullatif bin Rashid Al ZayaniThis reaffirms our unwavering support for the rights of the brotherly Palestinian people.
The Kingdom also reaffirms its support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic, as well as for efforts to lift sanctions in a manner that enables the brotherly Syrian people to rebuild their country.
In Sudan, we call for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access, and a political solution that preserves Sudan's unity and the state institutions.
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Mauritania · Day 4Mohamed Salem MerzougWe have to end their suffering and ensure their sovereignty.
We are also standing in solidarity with Sudan.
We are committed to Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
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Holy See · Day 5Cardinal Pietro ParolinThese individuals are deprived of their inherent rights, in flagrant disrespect of their human dignity.
Their suffering must end.
The conditions must be created within their homeland to allow the safe, legal, voluntary, and unhindered return.
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Saudi Arabia · Day 5Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al SaudWith regard to Sudan, the Kingdom stresses the importance of Sudan's stability and unity while maintaining its national resources and institutions.
The solution to the crisis must be an intra-Sudanese political solution that respects the sovereignty and unity of Sudan.
It must be based on supporting Sudanese state institutions, thus fulfilling the aspirations of the Sudanese people, alleviating their humanitarian suffering, and enhancing their security and stability.
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Germany · Day 5Johann Wadephulwhere we have significantly increased our contribution to the international mission to combat gang crime.
Also, we shall not forget Sudan.
At the Sudan conference in Berlin in April, together with our partners, we mobilized more than $1.7 billion to alleviate the biggest humanitarian catastrophe of our time.
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Tunisia · Day 5Mohamed Ali NaftiLikewise, Tunisia follows with grave concern the continuing war in Sudan, and we renew our solidarity with the Sudanese people.
Tunisia calls upon the United Nations to support all efforts aimed at achieving an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities in the hope that Sudan may restore stability and security, turn the page on conflict, and focus on reconstruction and recovery.
Tunisia also hopes that the Yemeni brothers will reach a comprehensive and lasting political settlement that restores security and stability to the Yemeni people and preserve the country's territorial integrity.
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Canada · Day 5Anita AnandWe will also continue to provide vital humanitarian assistance to civilians in need.
In order to respond to the urgent humanitarian crisis in Sudan, we recently announced financing to the tune of $120 million to help the affected people.
From Lebanon to Haiti to Gaza and elsewhere, We are supporting efforts to reduce poverty, to strengthen resilience, to promote gender equality, to defend the rights of LGBTQ2I persons and create economic opportunities.
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