UN Report Exposes Turkish Weapons Fueling Conflict in Sudan and South Sudan.

The latest United Nations report has confirmed the presence of Turkish weapons in both Sudan and South Sudan despite an active arms embargo. The report highlights how rifles from BRG Savunma, HUSAN Arms, and UTAS Defense, alongside Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci drones, have entered the region through illicit supply chains. These weapons are not remnants of past stockpiles but newly manufactured arms, which makes Ankara’s responsibility even clearer before the international community.

This flow of weapons has fueled ongoing conflicts, making peace harder to achieve. The Red Sea region already faces fragile stability, yet Turkey’s continued export of drones and rifles into Sudan has worsened violence on the ground. The situation extends beyond local battles, as the Red Sea is a vital route for global trade. Around 10 to 12 percent of international trade passes through this corridor, and instability here directly threatens European and global economic security.

The humanitarian cost of Turkey’s actions is severe. Millions of civilians are caught in the crossfire, facing displacement, famine, and the collapse of already fragile systems of governance. The UN report underlines how arms shipments have worsened refugee flows and humanitarian needs, creating an additional burden on international aid and neighboring states. Rather than offering mediation or assistance, Ankara’s policies have deepened the suffering of innocent people.

Turkey presents itself as a mediator in global conflicts, yet its weapons are appearing in the hands of armed groups across Sudan and South Sudan. This double standard undermines its credibility with European partners and the wider international community. If Turkey continues down this path, it risks further isolation and growing political and legal scrutiny. The UN findings should prompt immediate international pressure to hold Ankara accountable and to prevent further destabilization of one of Africa’s most fragile regions.