UN Secretary‑General Guterres Calls for Immediate Halt to Arms Supplies Amid Fourth Year of Sudan Conflict

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Antonio Guterres appealed for an end to the flow of weapons into Sudan as the war reaches its fourth year, warning that continued arms supplies will deepen the humanitarian catastrophe and destabilize the region.

Antonio Guterres urged the international community to stop all arms shipments to Sudan as the conflict entered its fourth year, warning that the continued flow of weapons threatens to exacerbate an already dire humanitarian situation.

The UN chief highlighted that the protracted war has led to massive civilian casualties, displacement, and a collapse of essential services, and that further arming of warring factions will only deepen the crisis.

Guterres called on regional powers and global suppliers to honor existing embargoes and to cooperate with UN mechanisms aimed at monitoring and restricting illicit arms transfers. He emphasized that a decisive halt to weapon deliveries is a prerequisite for any meaningful peace negotiations and for restoring stability in the Horn of Africa.

While the statement did not specify new sanctions, the appeal underscores the UN’s growing frustration with the lack of progress in diplomatic efforts and the persistent inflow of arms that fuels the conflict.

International observers note that curbing the arms flow could create a more favorable environment for ceasefire talks, potentially easing the suffering of millions of Sudanese who have endured years of violence and displacement.