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Security Council LIVE: Sudan’s war spreads as drones and hunger take a deadly toll

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Briefings

The Security Council convened on October 16, 2026, to address Sudan's escalating humanitarian crisis, where drone strikes are killing civilians across El Obeid and Blue Nile while famine risk threatens Darfur and Kordofan. Ambassadors are urged to demand a ceasefire, safe aid access, and an end to weapons flows. The meeting highlights the world's largest hunger and displacement crisis, with specific dates and locations provided in the source.

Key points

• The Security Council convened on October 16, 2026, to address Sudan's escalating humanitarian crisis.
• Drone strikes are killing civilians across El Obeid and Blue Nile, while famine risk threatens Darfur and Kordofan.

Context

The Security Council is addressing Sudan's largest hunger and displacement crisis, with ambassadors expected to press for a ceasefire, safe aid access, and an end to weapons flows.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the Security Council meeting details and specific locations mentioned in the source; broader regional context or long-term trends are not provided.

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