Sudan’s Idris meets UN heads in Geneva to rally peace support
February 3, 2026 (GENEVA) – Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris arrived in Geneva on Tuesday for meetings with UN agency heads and the World Council of Churches to rally support for his peace and reconstruction initiative.
Idris announced the initiative on December 22 to end the conflict. The plan includes the withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from cities, their disarmament and their relocation to designated camps. It also calls for accountability for those involved in crimes, followed by a comprehensive dialogue between political forces to agree on the country’s future governance.
State media reported that the prime minister will meet with the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the High Commissioner for Refugees. He is also scheduled to meet the Director General of the International Organization for Migration and the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.
During the brief visit, Idris will present details of his peace initiative and explain the international community’s role in supporting it.
The prime minister will provide a detailed presentation of government efforts to create a suitable environment for the return of displaced people and refugees, following what the government described as army victories.
The number of internally displaced people in Sudan is estimated at 9.2 million, mostly in the Darfur region, while 4.3 million people have fled to neighbouring countries since the war broke out 33 months ago.
Idris will discuss the challenges facing the government with UN officials, including the need for support to rehabilitate facilities, reconstruct and repair infrastructure, and restore basic services.
The United Nations is facing a funding crisis that has forced it to reduce humanitarian aid provided to the most vulnerable groups in Sudan.