Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise
2025-02-03 12:00 | By UN News
GENEVA (2025) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the reported executions of nine people in Sudan, including a child, by the country’s de facto authorities.
“These executions are a grave violation of international law and human rights,” Mr. Guterres said in a statement issued by his Spokesperson. “I urge the authorities to immediately halt all executions and uphold their obligations under international law.”
The Secretary-General also expressed deep concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, where an estimated 10.9 million people are facing severe food insecurity.
“The combination of conflict, displacement, and economic crisis has created a perfect storm of suffering for the people of Sudan,” Mr. Guterres said. “I call on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and allow humanitarian organizations to access those in need.”
The UN chief also called on the international community to increase its support for the people of Sudan.
“The people of Sudan need our help now more than ever,” Mr. Guterres said. “We must not abandon them in their time of need.”
Background
Sudan has been in a state of political turmoil since the military coup in October 2021. The de facto authorities have been accused of human rights abuses, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings.
The humanitarian situation in Sudan has also been deteriorating in recent months. The conflict in the Darfur region has displaced millions of people, and the country is also facing a severe economic crisis.
The UN has been providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Sudan for many years. The organization is currently providing food, water, shelter, and medical care to millions of people in need.
Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise
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