Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown, on the detention of aid workers (31 August 2026)

Country: Sudan Source: UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan The detention of humanitarian personnel by non-state armed groups in Sudan is unacceptable. More and more aid workers are being detained without explanation or respect for their rights. These detentions endanger humanitarian personnel and disrupt critical operations at a time when millions of people across Sudan urgently need assistance. All detained humanitarian personnel must be released immediately and unconditionally. A