Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, expressed deep concern over the ongoing fighting in Sudan. He urged urgent dialogue between conflicting parties and emphasized the need to hold those responsible for war crimes accountable.
Speaking at a press conference during the World Summit for Social Development in Qatar on November 4, 2025, Guterres stated:
We must ensure that perpetrators of crimes in Sudan do not go unpunished.
He highlighted the importance of cooperation between the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces with the UN Special Envoy to reach a political agreement.
The Secretary-General stressed the immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan, emphasizing that:
The Sudanese parties must enter into negotiations to reach a political agreement.
Antonio Guterres urged an end to Sudan's fighting and stressed accountability for war crimes, pressing all sides toward urgent dialogue and political resolution.