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South Africa Condemns Abhorrent Attacks in Sudan

Strategic Insights

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South Africa has strongly condemned the devastating attacks in Sudan, which have deliberately targeted civilians and critical civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) emphasized that there must be no impunity for the serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The attacks have led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with over half of Sudan's population in urgent need of life-saving aid.

Key Takeaways:

  • South Africa has condemned the attacks in Sudan, stating that they deliberately target civilians and critical civilian infrastructure, including hospitals.
  • The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) emphasizes that there must be no impunity for the serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
  • The attacks have led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with over half of Sudan's population in urgent need of life-saving aid.
  • The South African Government welcomes the emergency meeting convened by the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) to address the situation in Sudan.
  • The South African Government has called on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to implement a cessation of hostilities.
  • South Africa is advocating for rapid, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access to all affected populations across Sudan.
  • The government is also urging external actors and countries involved in the crisis to adhere to international law and move away from supporting or enabling the armed belligerents.
  • South Africa stands ready to support a credible, inclusive process leading to a justice peace, re-establishing a civilian-led political transition.
  • The sovereignty and will of the Sudanese people for a democratic future must be respected.

Statistics:

  • Over half of Sudan's population is in urgent need of life-saving aid.
  • South Africa has called on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to implement a cessation of hostilities.
  • No specific date is given for the emergency meeting convened by the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC).

Sources:

  • SAnews.gov.za, Government of South Africa, Thursday, October 30, 2025

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