On September 25, 2026, in New York, the governor of Darfur's region, Minni Arku Minawi, addressed a gathering of Sudanese nationals in front of the United Nations headquarters. He expressed his disappointment and concern over the Sudanese people's exclusion from addressing the UN General Assembly. Minawi emphasized that the peace Sudan seeks must be fair, sustainable, and protect the country's unity, sovereignty, and civilians.
Minawi began his speech by expressing his pleasure at meeting the crowd and offering condolences to the families of war victims. He noted that many victims were killed, tortured, and displaced in their own country for their wealth and resources. The governor also mentioned that large-scale conspiracies were carried out by Sudanese hands, expressing his sadness over the continued existence of Sudanese individuals plotting against their own country.
According to Minawi, the gathering in front of the UN headquarters represents the voice of the Sudanese people. He stated that they were there to express the concerns of the Sudanese people, as Sudan is a member of the United Nations. Minawi pointed out that it was expected that the head of the Sovereign Council would address the General Assembly, but this did not happen due to what he described as conspiracies.
Minawi criticized the exclusion of the Sudanese people from addressing the UN General Assembly, describing it as an insult to the suffering of a people who have paid the price of war. He questioned how the voices of the world can be heard while the cries of the bereaved, widows, orphans, displaced, and refugees are not. The governor linked the discussion of a ceasefire to the continued violations against civilians.
Minawi asked how a ceasefire can be accepted while armed militias and mercenaries from neighboring countries occupy citizens' homes, seize their property, and displace families. He also wondered how a ceasefire can be discussed while Sudanese people are being killed and targeted by drones and lethal weapons. The governor stressed that his stance does not mean rejecting peace but rather demanding a genuine, fair, and sustainable peace.
Minawi emphasized that the required peace must protect civilians, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, and preserve Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He called for the safe return of displaced and refugee populations to their homes and an end to impunity. The governor urged the international community to listen to the voices of Sudanese people and victims.
Minawi concluded by affirming that Sudan deserves peace and its people deserve to live in safety and freedom in their homeland. He called on the international community to acknowledge the suffering of the Sudanese people and not to treat it as mere statistics in international reports.
Key points
- Minawi criticizes Sudan's exclusion from UN General Assembly
- The governor demands a fair and sustainable peace
- Minawi urges the international community to listen to Sudanese voices
