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Speakers emphasized that children must be protected in any humanitarian, legal, or political response to the conflict."},{"key":"sudan-sovereignty","label":"Sudan's Sovereignty and Unity","description":"Many speakers emphasized Sudan's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the need to preserve state institutions. This was often linked to opposition to partition, parallel governing structures, and externally imposed political arrangements."},{"key":"al-obeid-escalation","label":"Al-Obeid Escalation","description":"Many speakers warned that the military buildup and drone attacks around Al-Obeid could trigger mass atrocities, large-scale displacement, and another catastrophic urban siege. The city was repeatedly described as an urgent flashpoint requiring immediate de-escalation."},{"key":"ceasefire-and-truce","label":"Ceasefire and Humanitarian Truce","description":"Numerous statements urged an immediate ceasefire or at least a humanitarian truce as the most realistic step to reduce civilian suffering. Several speakers linked a truce to broader de-escalation efforts and to creating space for serious negotiations."},{"key":"civilian-protection","label":"Protection of Civilians","description":"Delegations repeatedly called on the parties to comply with international humanitarian law and protect civilians, including those trying to flee conflict areas. Particular concern was raised over attacks on civilian infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, markets, water systems, and energy facilities."},{"key":"external-arms-flows","label":"External Arms Flows and Interference","description":"Speakers repeatedly argued that the war is being prolonged by foreign military, financial, and logistical support, including sophisticated weapons, drones, and mercenaries. Calls were made for states to stop fueling the conflict and to comply with existing arms embargo obligations."},{"key":"humanitarian-access","label":"Humanitarian Access","description":"A central issue was the need for safe, rapid, and unimpeded humanitarian access across conflict lines and through all available entry points. Speakers also stressed protection for aid workers, humanitarian convoys, and supply routes, especially in Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Nile."},{"key":"food-and-displacement","label":"Food Insecurity and Displacement","description":"Delegations highlighted the scale of displacement, refugee movements, acute hunger, severe malnutrition, and famine-like conditions in several areas. The conflict was described as driving one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with women and children especially affected."},{"key":"civilian-led-transition","label":"Inclusive Civilian-Led Transition","description":"Many delegations supported a Sudanese-owned political process that is inclusive, representative, and not dictated by armed actors. References to the Quintet, Quad, Personal Envoy, Addis Ababa consultations, and national dialogue efforts showed broad interest in a credible path toward civilian governance."},{"key":"accountability-and-justice","label":"Accountability and Justice","description":"Several delegations stressed that war crimes, crimes against humanity, sexual violence, child recruitment, and other grave abuses must not go unpunished. Proposals included sanctions, evidence preservation, survivor support, and stronger mechanisms to deter impunity."}]}}