The Foreign Ministry emphasised that protecting civilians “remains a top priority” and sharply criticised the mission’s suggestion for an arms embargo that would apply to both Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces militia, which are currently in conflict.
The conflict in Sudan, a mineral-rich nation by the Red Sea, has attracted external powers while fuelling the world’s largest displacement and hunger crises.
On Friday, the UN mission accused both Sudan’s military and the RSF of widespread violations, including direct and indiscriminate attacks, and recommended deploying an independent peacekeeping force to protect civilians.
This global force could be organized through a UN resolution and led by the African Union, according to sources.
Meanwhile, Sudanese military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, after securing agreements with China on energy and infrastructure during a visit to Beijing, continues to fight for international recognition as he battles RSF chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo for control of the country.