Sudan’s war reaches breaking point as AU and UN face pressure to act: Video
Sudan’s war is spiralling, and both the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) are sounding the alarm.
The AU has stepped up its diplomatic push, from sending its High-Level Panel on Sudan to appointing a Special Envoy for the Prevention of Genocide. Even Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is now chairing a committee aimed at bringing the warring sides to the table. The message is clear: Africa wants a political solution, not another prolonged war.
AU Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has strongly condemned the recent wave of violence in Al-Fashar, urging both sides to stop fighting and open corridors for humanitarian aid.
But on the ground, the situation is heartbreaking. The UN says civilians are enduring unimaginable suffering, from mass killings and sexual violence to starvation and forced disappearances under the Rapid Support Forces’ siege.
Tensions are also rising internationally. At an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York, Sudan accused the United Arab Emirates of secretly funding and arming the RSF. The UAE rejected the claim, instead blaming Sudan’s army for stalling peace efforts.
Both the AU and UN now face growing frustration over slow progress. While AU mediators work to revive peace talks, the UN continues to push for access to deliver aid and hold perpetrators accountable.
For millions of Sudanese people trapped in this nightmare, hope feels distant. Observers warn that the coming days could reveal whether the AU and UN can still make a difference, or if they’ll once again stand by as another humanitarian disaster unfolds.
This story is written and edited by the Global South World team, you can contact us here.
