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| Week in Review | 21 February 2026 | | | | | |
| Sudan's war enters a dangerous new phase | | Sudan dominated the week at the United Nations, as top officials, human rights investigators and humanitarians delivered some of the starkest warnings yet about a war now nearing its third year. At the Security Council, senior UN officials cautioned that "no corner of Sudan is safe", pointing to intensifying violence, looming famine and an alarming risk of further mass atrocities. Ambassadors were presented with mounting evidence of atrocities in Darfur and the growing danger of regional spillover, alongside urgent calls for a ceasefire and stronger international action. Beyond New York, fresh findings from the UN fact-finding mission painted an even darker picture. Investigators reported "hallmarks of genocide" in El Fasher, detailing ethnically targeted killings, widespread sexual violence and enforced disappearances. The UN human rights chief also raised alarm after deadly drone strikes killed dozens of civilians. The humanitarian fallout continues to ripple across Sudan and beyond. With millions displaced, the UN refugee agency and its partners launched a $1.6 billion appeal to support refugees in seven neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, our on-the-ground reporting captured the human cost of the war – from children growing up without school or safety. For deeper context, explore our News in Focus section on Sudan, bringing together the latest reporting, analysis and multimedia coverage of a crisis that shows no sign of easing. Read on for the rest of this week's key developments from across the UN system. | | | | | | | | |
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