The Foreign Ministers of the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Norway released a joint statement on 23 June 2026 expressing concern over continued attacks in El Obeid, Sudan. They cited recent drone strikes that killed civilians and caused shortages of fuel, food and water, and warned of an imminent offensive. The statement called on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to halt attacks, protect civilians, and allow safe humanitarian access. It urged both RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and their allies to de‑escalate, uphold international humanitarian law and honor commitments under the Jeddah Declaration. The ministers also called for those supporting the conflict to cease, and pledged continued engagement at the UN Security Council and with regional partners to secure a unified response.
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