{
  "id": 7837452,
  "title": "Sudan situation 'absolutely horrible', warns UN chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sudan-situation-absolutely-horrible-warns-un-chief-7837452",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T17:26:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/16/sudan-situation-absolutely-horrible-warns-un-chief/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dire warning, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the situation in Sudan as \"absolutely horrible\" on Wednesday, urging nations supplying weapons to the conflict to be held accountable. While Sudan's warring factions share responsibility, Guterres highlighted the role of foreign powers in the crisis. He stated that \"the humanitarian situation in Sudan is devastating\" and that the suffering of the Sudanese people is \"intolerable.\"\n\nSeveral countries have been accused of supporting one side or the other in Sudan's civil war, with US adviser Massad Boulos asserting there is \"no future\" for either of Sudan's warring generals in a political role. The US prioritizes addressing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.\n\nGuterres also cautioned against a global \"race to the bottom\" on artificial intelligence safety, emphasizing the need for international guardrails as AI systems become increasingly powerful and outpace our understanding of their risks. He stressed that national measures are insufficient to protect citizens from potential AI threats and that governments have a responsibility to safeguard their populations.\n\nRegarding Palestine, Guterres expressed \"extreme concern\" over Israeli strikes in Gaza and growing settlement violence in the occupied West Bank. He criticized Israel for not accepting the peace plan as it stands, while noting that the proposed E1 settlement project could split the West Bank in two, violating international law and threatening Middle East peace. Guterres emphasized the need to halt \"ethnic cleansing\" and create conditions for a viable two-state solution.",
  "summary": "UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday described the situation in Sudan as “absolutely horrible” and called for countries supplying weapons in the conflict to be held to account. Speaking before next week’s UN General Assembly gathering in New York, Mr Guterres said Sudan's warring sides bore responsibility for the conflict but also highlighted the role of foreign powers. “What is…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Sudan situation 'absolutely horrible', warns UN chief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sudan-situation-absolutely-horrible-warns-un-chief",
        "published": "2026-09-16T17:26:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "UN chief calls for accountability from countries fueling Sudan’s war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/un-chief-calls-for-accountability-from-countries-fueling-sudans-war",
        "published": "2026-09-16T17:57:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}