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Security Council urges protection of civilians, humanitarian access in Sudan
Summary
The United Nations Security Council on Aug. 5, 2026, urged protection of civilians and unimpeded humanitarian access in Sudan, calling on all parties to comply with international humanitarian law and stressing sustained humanitarian support.
The United Nations Security Council on Aug. 5, 2026, opened a brief session focused on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, with the meeting's presiding officer saying members had "expressed deep concern" about conditions affecting civilians. The presiding officer said the Council "called for the protection of civilians and urged all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law."
Council members emphasized the need for sustained humanitarian support and the facilitation of access to populations in need, noting that assistance must be provided "in line with the humanitarian principles of independence, impartiality, neutrality, and humanity." The Council's remarks framed humanitarian access and civilian protection as immediate priorities but did not record a vote or adoption of new measures during these opening remarks.
