Quintet condemns escalating airstrikes and drone attacks in Sudan
November 14, 2026 (ADDIS ABABA) – The Quintet group on Sudan expressed deep concern on Friday over the escalation of drone attacks and airstrikes, warning of severe repercussions for civilians and infrastructure.
The group, which includes the United Nations, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Arab League and the European Union, aims to unify mediation efforts to end the war and launch a comprehensive political process.
In a statement, the group condemned attacks targeting several states, including Khartoum, Darfur, Kordofan, Blue Nile, Gedaref, Al Jazirah, Sennar and Red Sea.
The attacks resulted in civilian casualties and damaged vital infrastructure, particularly power stations and health facilities.
The damage has caused widespread power outages, disrupted basic services and exacerbated deteriorating humanitarian conditions, the group noted.
The destruction has also undermined relief operations and further complicated chances for peace and recovery in Sudan.
The statement recalled resolutions by member organizations calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
They also urged the protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access and a return to an inclusive political path.
The Quintet group affirmed there is no military solution to the Sudanese crisis.
It demanded an immediate halt to hostilities and attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure, including an end to external support that fuels the conflict.
The group called on regional and international parties to support de-escalation efforts.
This includes backing the Quartet’s endeavours to reach a humanitarian truce as a preparatory step for a comprehensive ceasefire.
The group stressed the need for full compliance with international humanitarian law and accountability for violations.
Deliberate attacks against civilians and civilian objects constitute grave violations of international law, it added.
Civilians across Sudan can no longer bear the consequences of military confrontations, the statement said, adding that it is “time to silence the guns.”
The group renewed its commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, rejecting the establishment of any parallel governments.
It affirmed that the country’s future must be determined through a comprehensive, Sudanese-led political process.
Engagement with Sudanese political and civilian forces, including recent meetings in Khartoum, revealed a shared realization of the urgent need to end the war and address the root causes of recurrent crises, the statement noted.