International and regional parties participating in a meeting in Geneva on Wednesday called for intensified efforts to end the war in Sudan, warning of the continued deterioration of humanitarian conditions and the risk of the conflict spreading to neighboring countries.
The UN News platform reported that the sixth consultative meeting to strengthen coordination among peace initiatives and efforts in Sudan was held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. It brought together senior representatives from 22 countries, alongside the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the League of Arab States.
The UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, stressed the need for international and regional partners to remain committed to ending the war, alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people, and supporting their right to a future of peace, security, and dignity in a united Sudan.
Haavisto emphasized that the aspirations of the Sudanese people must guide peace efforts. He explained that the meeting was discussing ways to de-escalate tensions, build confidence among the parties, and move toward a political process and practical measures led by Sudanese themselves, while also limiting the regional repercussions of the conflict.
He noted that the meeting’s success depended on translating the consensus on the need for urgent action into practical measures. He called for the necessary efforts to be made before April 2027, so that the date would mark a turning point toward peace rather than continued war and suffering.
For his part, Swiss State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Alexandre Fasel said that, after more than 1,285 days, the war had become increasingly complex and deadly, while Sudan was experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian and protection crises.
Fasel stressed that ending the conflict required coordinated security, political, and humanitarian efforts. He emphasized that protecting civilians and ensuring humanitarian aid access must not wait for a ceasefire or a political agreement.
He said participants agreed that there was no military solution to the conflict and that bringing it to a lasting end required support for an inclusive dialogue led by Sudanese people. He warned that continued violence and the fragmentation of Sudan would have repercussions extending beyond the country’s borders.
