G7 Urges Ceasefire Amid Sudan’s El-Obeid Atrocities Khartoum, Sudan – In a joint statement, the G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union have called for an immediate ceasefire amidst the escalating crisis in El-Obeid, Sudan.
The statement follows alarming reports of drone strikes and impediments to humanitarian access in the region, which have led to significant loss of civilian life.
The UN has documented 15 drone strikes on El Obeid and surrounding areas in just three weeks, resulting in at least 45 civilian deaths as of 3 July 2026.
The G7’s intervention highlights their grave concern over the alleged severe violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws across Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Nile regions of Sudan.
The joint statement calls for the protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access, and an immediate cessation of any action likely to lead to further atrocities in El — Obeid. It also calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces, and allied armed groups to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law.
The situation in El — Obeid has been marked by heavy fighting and humanitarian emergencies, with mass atrocity crimes against civilians reported.
The international community, including the G7, is watching closely and urging for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
As the situation remains tense, the next steps will be crucial in determining whether a ceasefire can be achieved and if humanitarian access can be restored to the area.
The world watches with bated breath, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Sudan.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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