Sudan Talks Yield Breakthrough: Aid Corridors Opened to Combat Famine and Humanitarian Crisis
In a significant development, the international delegations assembled in Switzerland for the Sudan talks have welcomed a series of constructive decisions aimed at addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Darfur and beyond. The Sovereign Council of Sudan has agreed to open the Adre border crossing from Chad into North Darfur for the next three months, while the Rapid Support Forces have committed to cooperating with humanitarian deliveries and protecting humanitarian personnel.
These decisions are expected to enable the entry of much-needed aid to combat famine, address food insecurity, and respond to the immense humanitarian needs in Darfur and surrounding regions. The international community and humanitarian organizations are urged to seize this moment to move assistance and save the lives of the most vulnerable.
The Rapid Support Forces’ commitment to cooperate with humanitarian deliveries, particularly through the crucial Dabbah route to Darfur and Kordofan, is a significant step forward. The forces have also pledged to protect humanitarian personnel in their work, ensuring the safe passage of aid to those in need.
The international delegations, comprising representatives from the United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the United Nations, and the African Union, have been working tirelessly to find a solution to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Their efforts have yielded a breakthrough, and it is crucial that all parties work together to ensure the effective operationalization of these aid corridors.
The work of the international delegations in Switzerland continues, with the aim of building on this momentum and finding lasting solutions to the humanitarian challenges facing Sudan.
