The United Kingdom has emphasised that the ongoing conflict in Sudan, described as the world's worst humanitarian crisis, can only end through a humanitarian truce, a permanent ceasefire, and an inclusive civilian-led political process. Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, stated that 33 million people in Sudan require humanitarian assistance, with widespread human rights violations, including attacks on civilians, torture, arbitrary detention, and sexual violence.
The UK welcomes and supports efforts by the US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and UAE to broker a humanitarian truce. It also backs work towards confidence-building measures and an inclusive inter-Sudanese dialogue for a peaceful political transition. The UK urges Sudan's warring parties to engage with peace processes, stop arms supplies, and comply with international humanitarian law to protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian access.
To help protect civilians and limit conflict, the UK is extending its sanctions regime to cover areas of fighting, drones, sexual violence, and mercenaries. The UK is also providing $200 million in humanitarian assistance this year to Sudan, aiming to reach over 1.8 million people with food, nutrition, healthcare, clean water, and protection services. This support includes increasing aid to Sudanese-led responders.
The UK is also pursuing accountability for atrocities by documenting evidence, supporting the Coalition on Atrocity Prevention and Justice, and backing the UN Fact-Finding Mission, the Panel of Experts, and the International Criminal Court.