Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise * 03 February 2025, 12:00 (UTC)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the reported execution of at least 15 people in Sudan, including three children, and called for an immediate end to all such acts.
The executions were reportedly carried out in the Blue Nile State, where fighting between government forces and rebels has displaced more than 200,000 people and created a severe humanitarian crisis.
“These executions are a grave violation of human rights and a serious setback to the peace process in Sudan,” said Guterres in a statement. “I urge the Sudanese authorities to halt these executions immediately and to respect the right to life of all Sudanese citizens.”
The United Nations has also expressed concern about the rising risk of starvation in Sudan, where an estimated 18 million people are facing severe food insecurity. The conflict in the Blue Nile State has disrupted agricultural activities and cut off aid supplies to the affected population.
“The humanitarian situation in Sudan is deteriorating rapidly,” said Mark Lowcock, the UN’s humanitarian chief. “We are on the brink of a major famine if we do not act now.”
The United Nations is calling on all parties to the conflict to allow humanitarian aid to reach the affected populations and to respect international humanitarian law. The UN is also urging the Sudanese government to take immediate steps to address the root causes of the conflict and to create a conducive environment for peace and stability.
Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise
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