Sudan extends opening of border crossing with Chad for 4 months
The Sudanese government called on countries and humanitarian organisations to provide the necessary aid to citizens and seize the opportunity of the extended opening to intensify efforts in addressing urgent needs in the region.
The Sudanese government announced on Tuesday that the Adre border crossing with Chad will remain open for an additional four months to support the delivery of humanitarian aid to those impacted by the ongoing conflict.
"The Government of Sudan has decided to extend the opening of the Adre border crossing on the Sudan-Chad border for humanitarian aid convoys operated by international relief organisations, starting September 1 until December 31," the Sudanese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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The Sudanese government called on countries and humanitarian organisations to provide the necessary aid to citizens and seize the opportunity of the extended opening to intensify efforts in addressing urgent needs in the region.
The crossing is one of the most important land crossings in western Sudan, linking Sudan and Chad. It offers an alternative route for delivering humanitarian aid to thousands affected by the war in the country.
UN agencies say the continued operation of the crossing enables humanitarian partners to deliver aid to those in need.
Sudan remains gripped by a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which erupted in April 2023. The fighting has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions, both internally and across borders, deepening the country's humanitarian crisis.
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