UN envoy urges RSF to avoid attack on Obayed as humanitarian teams prepare aid

Jun 19, 2026

The Secretary‑General's personal envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, spoke with Rapid Support Forces commander Hemeti and urged de‑escalation and dialogue; UN humanitarian partners are moving supplies toward Obayed and preparing for potential large population movements amid access constraints.

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The United Nations said its personal envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, spoke directly with Rapid Support Forces commander General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (known as Hemeti) and urged urgent de‑escalation and a shift toward dialogue to avoid further civilian harm.

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