November 12, 2024 (NEW YORK) – The United Nations Security Council is convening today for a high-level briefing on the escalating crisis in Sudan, where intensifying violence has led to a surge in civilian casualties and widespread human rights abuses. The meeting, chaired by the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, will focus on urgent measures to protect civilians caught in the crossfire between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The briefing comes amidst growing international pressure for decisive action to address the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Sudan. Various Sudanese civil society groups have issued urgent appeals for increased protection of civilians, including the establishment of safe zones and an expansion of the existing arms embargo to cover the entire country. The civilian political coalition “Taqadum” has called on the warring parties and the international community to prioritize civilian protection. In a statement, the group proposed the creation of safe zones where all hostilities cease, military forces withdraw, and a no-fly zone is enforced. These zones, they argue, should be protected by neutral international forces to provide safe havens for civilians. “Taqadum” also demanded that the Security Council expand its …

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