UN: Lamamra intensifies efforts to de-escalate the conflict in Sudan

July 2, 2025 (PEN) The United Nations said that the Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, is intensifying his good offices to support efforts to de-escalate the conflict and push for a political solution in the country.

UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said at the daily press briefing that the Personal Envoy continues to emphasize the vital importance of intensifying and further unifying diplomatic efforts by the international community to end the war.

Dujarric added that Mr. Lamamra's team is currently completing consultations regarding the next meeting of the Advisory Group, which will be co-organized with the African Union in Addis Ababa. The Personal Envoy is also continuing his efforts to launch a preparatory consultation process with the parties on the protection of civilians.

Stéphane Dujarric reiterated the United Nations' call on all parties in Sudan to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and facilitate safe and sustainable access to vulnerable groups in need throughout the country, in line with their obligations under international humanitarian law.