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Secretary-General, António Guterres, the UN said the pause in fighting offers an opportunity to protect civilian lives and reduce suffering in areas affected by the ongoing conflict
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used the occasion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to remember the victims and acknowledge the resilience of survivors, while pointing to the lessons the world must draw from one of the most tragic events in modern history.
The African Union reiterated its position that the consequences of slavery are not confined to history but continue to shape inequalities and systemic challenges faced by African nations and communities worldwide.
He said attacks on civilian infrastructure may constitute war crimes and called on all states to act urgently to end the conflict.
The coalition accused Iran of carrying out attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf and targeting civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations, while also enforcing what it described as a “de facto closure” of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
According to the UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, more than 160 people have been killed and over 280,000 forced from their homes in just 17 days since fighting intensified in January.
The federal prosecutor’s office said the suspects are believed to be key figures in the Ambazonia Defence Forces, which has been fighting for the independence of Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions since 2017.
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan condemned the bloodshed and said it had stepped in to protect civilians fleeing the violence. In a statement, the mission said more than 1,000 people were temporarily sheltering at its base in the area, where peacekeepers are also offering urgent medical help to the injured.
Maraga argued that granting Kenyan travel documents to a sanctioned individual would undermine Kenya’s declared neutrality in Sudan’s conflict and damage its international standing.
The sanctioned officials include RSF deputy commander Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, and Brigadier General Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, commonly called Abu Lulu, who earned the title “Butcher of el Fasher” due to his direct role in the attacks.
The UN report details systematic mass killings, torture, abductions, sexual violence, and summary executions, calling them war crimes and possible crimes against humanity.
In a joint statement, the five bodies — collectively known as the Quintet — expressed “grave concern at the continued escalation of the conflict in the Sudan” and urged parties to stop further military action.