In brief
On November 2, 2026, the Arab League’s General Secretariat condemned repeated drones attacks by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces on the country’s energy infrastructure, calling the strikes a war crime. The League warned of violations of international humanitarian law, recalled its May resolution on the issue, and urged swift prosecution of those responsible.
The Arab League's General Secretariat issued a statement in Cairo on November 2, 2026, condemning repeated UAV strikes by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces on the country's energy infrastructure.
According to the statement, the attacks targeted facilities in Khartoum, Al‑Jazirah, Sennar, Gedaref, River Nile and Red Sea states, causing extensive damage and taking several plants offline, disrupting electricity distribution nationwide.
Power outages spread across large areas, leaving civilians without essential services and worsening the humanitarian situation, the General Secretariat said, noting that many households were forced to rely on generators and that schools and hospitals were affected.
The League warned that the deliberate targeting of power stations and civilian facilities constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime that warrants accountability, the statement read, calling on the international community to investigate the incidents.
It recalled Arab League Council Resolution No. 9246, adopted on May 11, which condemned attacks on infrastructure and civilian facilities in Sudan and the resulting loss of life and property damage, and called for collective action.
In reaffirming its support for the Republic of Sudan, the Arab League urged swift prosecution of those responsible and protection of the nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, national institutions, and public resources, pledging continued diplomatic backing.
