UNSC condemns RSF attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan, calls for an end to the war

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 25, 2026 at 09:08 AM

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The UN Security Council (UNSC) issued a statement on Tuesday condemning escalating violence in Sudan, particularly in Darfur and Kordofan, and calling for an immediate end to the fighting. The UNSC denounced attacks on civilians, civilian facilities, and humanitarian workers, including drone attacks attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The council highlighted a recent RSF raid in Misteriha, North Darfur, resulting in numerous casualties. The UNSC also condemned the ongoing destabilization in the Kordofan region, specifically mentioning the siege of Kadugli by the RSF and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North, and expressed concern over reports of arbitrary detention and conflict-related sexual violence, which may constitute war crimes. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has created a major displacement and hunger crisis.