International Law in Brief
UNSC Adopts Presidential Statement on Sudan
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By: Şeymanur Yönt | October 29, 2021 - 10:39am
On October 28, 2021, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted a presidental statement on Sudan presented by Kenya, Council President for October. According to a UN press release, UNSC members expressed concern about the military seizure in Sudan, and urged all stakeholders to refrain from violence. The members called upon all stakeholders to fully implement the Constitutional Document and the Juba Peace Agreement in order to enable Sudan’s democratic transition. The members expressed their support for regional and subregional efforts, including African Union, as well as for the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan. The presidential statement will be issued as document S/PRST/2021/21.