Addis Ababa – Sudan Now | February 12, 2026
The International Quintet on Sudan expressed deep concern over the continued escalation of the conflict, calling for an immediate halt to any military escalation and for the protection of civilians and national infrastructure.
The group includes the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States, the European Union, and the United Nations.
In a joint statement obtained by Sudan Now, the group said that reports from the Kordofan region and Blue Nile State, including drone strikes, the tightening of sieges around population centers, as well as attacks on hospitals, schools, and humanitarian assets, reflect a rapid deterioration in the conditions of civilians.
The group also voiced concern over attacks on humanitarian supply routes, warning that serious violations of international humanitarian law cannot go unpunished. It stressed the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and to ensure the rapid, unhindered delivery of aid.
The statement noted that the protection of civilians and critical facilities is a fundamental obligation under international law, stressing that the rules of international humanitarian law apply to all parties to the conflict.
It also called for coordinated international efforts to de-escalate the situation and to halt the flow of weapons, fighters, and other forms of support that contribute to prolonging the war and exacerbating the risk of state fragmentation.
It also urged the parties to seize ongoing efforts to reach a humanitarian truce, particularly with the approach of the month of Ramadan, in order to prevent further loss of life and facilitate the delivery of life-saving assistance.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and renewed its support for a comprehensive, Sudanese-led political dialogue aimed at ending the war and laying the foundations for a peaceful transition.
International warnings are mounting over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan as the war, ongoing since April 2023, continues, amid reports of large-scale displacement and damage to infrastructure and services.
Regional and international organizations are stepping up efforts to push the parties toward de-escalation and the resumption of the political process, amid concerns over the widening scope of the conflict and its impact on regional stability.
