(Sudan Events) Publishes the Full Text of the Prime Minister’s Address Before the UN General Assembly

Sudan Events – Agencies

Madam President Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly
His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
Your Majesties, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government
Honorable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen

Peace be upon you.

Allow me at the outset to congratulate Madam Annalena Baerbock on her election as President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly. I also extend appreciation to Mr. Philemon Yang for his able leadership during the previous session. We value his efforts in the cause of peace.

We pay special tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, for his tireless work and noble initiatives in pursuit of peace, justice, and the purposes of the United Nations, and for his steadfast support of the causes of developing countries.

Today, I stand before you on behalf of Sudan’s civilian government, representing the proud Sudanese people, and in fulfillment of the pledge made by H.E. President Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereign Council, to appoint a civilian Prime Minister with independent authority—affirming our commitment to civilian governance and democratic transition.

I stand before you from the banks of the Nile—from a land where history runs as deep as the river itself, where the deserts still hold the footsteps of our ancient kingdoms, and where, in this present hour, the dust carries the scent of war. Sudan has bled. Our villages and cities have fallen silent under the shadow of unprecedented invasion and destruction. Our fields have withered. Our children have known fear before they have known the fullness of life.

And yet—amid the ashes—a pulse persists, refusing to die.
It beats in the refugee’s quiet prayer, in the farmer who sows though he may never reap, and in the mother who sings her child to sleep beneath an open sky.

From that pulse, I bring you these words:
“Hope is renewed in our unity, and strength lies in our peace.”

Sudan is a great civilization. Its resources matter to the entire world.

Global Challenges

Madam President,

We are witnessing grave challenges and threats shaking the principles of the Charter and the multilateral order. International law is eroding as genocide, aggression, and the use of foreign mercenaries to occupy lands and slaughter peoples unfold with contempt for the Charter—as is happening in my country today.

We must rebuild trust, uphold transparency, and strengthen the role of the General Assembly, preventive diplomacy, and peaceful settlement of disputes. The United Nations must be empowered through collective action and multilateral cooperation, building on the momentum of the UN80 initiative, the Summit of the Future, and other key international conferences.

Despite broad international consensus that unilateral sanctions and coercive measures violate international law, such sanctions persist for political reasons—undermining global cooperation, international relations, and the right of peoples, especially in developing and least developed nations, to development, prosperity, and human rights.

We are deeply concerned at the politicization of human rights and their exploitation as tools of pressure against our country—without regard for the economic and social rights that are themselves harmed by such sanctions. We equally reject hate speech, racism, extremism, Islamophobia, and all forms of discrimination and supremacy that now threaten humanity at large.

Sudan’s Ordeal

Madam President,

For the past three years, the Sudanese people have faced existential threats from the crimes of the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Our people have been forced from their homes under systematic killing, torture, looting, rape, humiliation, and the deliberate destruction of life’s essentials. This has been part of a calculated project to seize Sudan, plunder its wealth, and alter its demographic composition.

Preserving the state and its national institutions is therefore a matter of existential priority. A civilian transition and democratic transformation under the Government of Hope cannot succeed without strong national institutions safeguarding Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The international community must act to halt the flow of advanced weaponry to these terrorist militias, condemn them, criminalize them, and designate them as a terrorist group. The continued violation of Security Council resolution 1591 fuels the war, prolongs civilian suffering, diminishes chances for peace, and threatens the unity and stability of Sudan and the wider region.

Achieving a comprehensive peace in Sudan requires the full participation of Sudanese political forces and society in shaping the nation’s future—free from foreign interference, hasty partial solutions, or support for extremist agendas that seek Sudan’s destruction.

The Government of Sudan is committed to the Roadmap developed with national forces and civil organizations, presented to the United Nations and mediators. It calls for a ceasefire accompanied by the withdrawal of RSF terrorists from occupied areas and the lifting of the siege on El-Fasher, in compliance with Security Council resolution 2736, passed more than a year ago. The Roadmap also includes safe and dignified returns for refugees and displaced persons, unhindered humanitarian access, and continuation of the democratic transition.

We have already taken advanced steps in this regard, including the formation of a civilian technocratic government that will lead an inclusive Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue to lay the foundation for free and fair elections and constructive engagement with the regional and international community.

Our government has also facilitated the return of Sudanese in the diaspora to take part in this historic dialogue.

Priorities of the Civilian Government

The priorities of the Government of Hope include:

Peace as the supreme priority;

Establishing the rule of law;

Combating poverty and corruption;

Advancing transitional justice and accountability;

Ensuring no impunity;

Pursuing a balanced foreign policy;

Strengthening ties with regional and international organizations;

Delivering essential services—electricity, water, security, livelihoods;

Promoting rural development, national healthcare, and preparation for inclusive elections with regional and international monitoring;

Clearing the debris of war;

Returning governance to the capital, Khartoum;

Beginning reconstruction and recovery;

Enhancing healthcare capacity;

Increasing the participation of women and youth in the national dialogue for peace.

Humanitarian Commitments

Madam President,

The Government of Sudan reaffirms its commitment to international humanitarian law. We have submitted to the Security Council and the Secretary-General a comprehensive national plan for civilian protection, covering all aspects of safety, including:

The creation of a national protection mechanism;

Facilitation of humanitarian aid access;

Support for UN humanitarian efforts;

Upholding the rule of law and accountability;

Halting the spread of arms;

Combating violence against women and children;

Addressing displacement and refugee issues;

Advancing comprehensive peace.

We have also signed a cooperation framework with the United Nations and reaffirm our commitment to ensure the safe passage of humanitarian assistance through all agreed corridors.

The continued silence of the international community in the face of RSF crimes—their siege of El-Fasher, their bombardment of IDP camps, places of worship, schools, marketplaces, and hospitals—only emboldens them to continue their atrocities.

Our doors remain open to the United Nations and to regional and international organizations. We call upon the international community to support the choices of the Sudanese people and their civilian government, and to back African solutions to African conflicts—anchored in national ownership, free from external tutelage.

Palestine and Global Security

Madam President,

The grave escalation in the Middle East, particularly the catastrophic situation in occupied Palestine and Gaza, threatens dire consequences for the entire region. We reaffirm our conviction that there can be no peace or security without a just, comprehensive, and lasting solution that ensures the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, on the June 1967 borders, in accordance with international law and UN resolutions.

We also condemn the blatant Israeli aggression against the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, which threatens international peace and security.

Sans paix, il n’y a pas d’avenir.
Without peace, there is no future.

We stand firmly for peace and security, human rights, and the Sustainable Development Goals. Yet, our sovereignty and territorial integrity are red lines. We will never surrender them. We promise—we will never give up.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Madam President, as Prime Minister of Sudan’s Government of Hope, I pledge to do everything in my power to uphold the dignity of the Sudanese people. We will not accept any dictates that compromise our sovereignty, national security, or rightful ownership of our peace process.

Thank you, Madam President.