UN investigator warns foreign weapons fuel Sudan conflict as experts cite mass killings and repression in Iran and Afghanistan

During a session of the United Nations Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural issues, an investigator warned that the influx of foreign weapons, military technology and fighters is fueling Sudan’s devastating conflict. The statement highlighted the role of external arms supplies in perpetuating the fighting.

Human‑rights experts also briefed the committee on severe abuses elsewhere, reporting mass killings, executions and a rise in repression in Iran. They further detailed systematic violations targeting women and children in Afghanistan, urging the international community to address these ongoing violations.