United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the recent outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese armed forces and a para-militant organization that reportedly seized the presidential palace earlier in the day.
Ednews reports citing Teletrader that Guterres Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric revealed in a statement that the secretary-general called for an immediate end to the hostilities and urged the leaders of both groups to initiate a dialogue to resolve the current crisis. "The United Nations reaffirms its commitment to support the people of Sudan in their efforts to restore a democratic transition and realize their aspirations for building a peaceful and secure future," said Dujarric.