Diplomats urgently resumed Sudan peace talks in Cairo on Wednesday, demanding a nationwide humanitarian truce as the army-paramilitary war approaches its devastating three-year mark. Consequently, Egypt, the UN, and the US jointly pressed warring factions to accept immediate ceasefires and safe aid corridors.
During the meeting, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt would not accept the collapse of Sudanese state institutions. Furthermore, he described any attempt to undermine Sudan’s unity or divide its territory as a “red line” for Cairo.
Egypt Pledges Measures to Preserve Unity
Abdelatty held a joint news conference with Ramtane Lamamra, the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy, to discuss these critical peace initiatives. The Foreign Minister stated that Egypt would not stand idly by and will take all necessary measures to protect Sudan.
“There is absolutely no room for recognising parallel entities or any militias,” the Foreign Minister declared during the fifth consultative meeting. He stressed that mediators cannot equate formal Sudanese state institutions, including the army, with any other unauthorized paramilitary groups. Meanwhile, Lamamra noted that the fifth meeting demonstrated that diplomacy remains the only viable path toward achieving lasting peace.
Breakthrough in Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Although previous attempts at peace talks have failed, regional leaders currently agree on a plan to secure an immediate truce. This plan includes specific troop withdrawals and the establishment of safe humanitarian corridors to help millions of suffering Sudanese civilians.
Massad Boulos, the US senior adviser for Arab and African Affairs, confirmed a major breakthrough regarding aid delivery on Wednesday. For the first time in 18 months, over 1.3 metric tonnes of supplies reached the besieged city of El-Fasher.
“As we press the warring parties for a nationwide humanitarian truce, we will continue to support mechanisms for aid delivery,” Boulos stated.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi also discussed the crisis with Boulos to increase coordination between Cairo and the United States government. President El-Sisi expressed deep appreciation for the efforts of US President Donald Trump to bring an end to the war.
Ultimately, both nations seek to increase humanitarian assistance to areas suffering from famine, malnutrition, and displacement caused by the conflict. By working together, these international partners hope to stabilize the Horn of Africa and restore security to the Red Sea.
