In brief
On Saturday, UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres blasted the rising drone attacks in Sudan, citing widespread civilian casualties, including women and children. He called on all parties to spare civilian populations and critical infrastructure and to agree on a cessation of hostilities as a first step toward ending the conflict. The UN expressed readiness to support a sustainable political solution for Sudan.
On Saturday, the United Nations Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres condemned the escalating drone attacks in Sudan, which have killed hundreds of civilians, including women and children, across the country and in the Abyei region.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, Guterres called the attacks—directed at civilians and critical infrastructure such as health facilities—"appalling" and a violation of international humanitarian law.
"The secretary‑general is appalled by all the attacks directed against civilians and critical infrastructure, including health facilities," the statement read.
The UN chief urged all parties to spare the civilian population and critical infrastructure and to agree immediately to a cessation of hostilities as a first step toward ending the devastating conflict.
He also renewed an urgent appeal for parties to engage in good faith with mediation efforts, emphasizing the United Nations’ readiness to support any steps that could lead to a sustainable political resolution reflecting the aspirations of the Sudanese people.
These condemnations are confirmed by Xinhua’s report of the U.N. statement released on October 31, 2026. No conflicting or unconfirmed reports about the UN’s stance have appeared to date.