Qatar Airways has suspended flights to Sudan due to the closure of Khartoum International Airport, while Kenya plans to send the presidents of Kenya, South Sudan, and Djibouti to Sudan as soon as possible for reconciliation between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over the ongoing clashes and reiterated his call for an immediate end to fighting and a return to dialogue in Sudan. He noted that he "continues to engage with regional leaders and Sudanese stakeholders to find a way out of this crisis." Guterres strongly condemned the deaths and injuries of civilians, including the killing of three World Food Programme staff members in North Darfur and serious injuries to two others, stating that "those responsible should be brought to justice without delay."
The UN revealed in a statement that the Secretary-General remains deeply concerned about the continued clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. He reminded both parties of the need to respect international law, including ensuring the safety and security of all UN personnel and associated individuals and their workplaces and assets.
Egypt called for an immediate cessation of military operations in Sudan and emphasized the need for dialogue, stressing that no external party should exploit the ongoing developments in Sudan to further inflame the conflict. Egypt confirmed its commitment to "taking the necessary efforts in cooperation with friendly and brotherly countries to defuse the Sudan crisis."
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, during phone calls with Sudanese Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces Leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemetti, urged an end to military escalation between the two sides and reiterated Saudi Arabia’s call for calm.
For its part, the Arab League Council stressed the importance of a swift return to a peaceful path to resolve the Sudanese crisis, establishing a new phase that meets the aspirations and ambitions of the Sudanese people. The Council called for an "immediate halt to all armed clashes to preserve the blood of innocents and ensure the safety and security of civilians and the capabilities of the Sudanese people as well as the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Sudan."
Lebanon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed "deep concern" regarding the new developments in Sudan, lamenting the casualties from the recent clashes. The ministry offered condolences to the victims' families and the Sudanese people, urging all parties to exercise restraint, calm, and return to dialogue, and commit to a political solution to preserve the safety and stability of Sudan and protect the lives and capabilities of Sudanese people, serving their interests, security, and aspirations.
Furthermore, the Ministry noted that the "Lebanese community is fine and no injuries have been reported," stating that it is in contact with the Lebanese embassy in Khartoum, which is providing all possible assistance and follow-up to all Lebanese nationals. The Ministry urged all Lebanese residing in Sudan to take all necessary precautions for their safety, emphasizing that those in emergency situations can contact the Lebanese Ambassador in Sudan, Dima Haddad, at the following (WhatsApp) number: +249 90 174 8097.
For the second consecutive day, clashes have intensified in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces in the capital Khartoum and other parts of the country.
