Sudan to Reopen Border Crossing with Chad to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid
KHARTOUM, Aug. 16 — Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council announced Thursday it will reopen the Adre border crossing with Chad for three months to allow humanitarian aid to reach those affected by the ongoing conflict. The decision, made during a regular meeting chaired by council chairman Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, marks a significant step in addressing the crisis that has plagued the country since April 15, 2023, when deadly clashes erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict has claimed at least 16,650 lives and displaced 10.7 million people within Sudan, with an additional 2.2 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries.
The Adre crossing, closed in February due to allegations that the RSF was using it to smuggle weapons, will now be opened for humanitarian purposes following repeated calls from UN agencies and international organizations. These groups have stressed the need for aid to reach the war-torn Darfur region, where famine conditions have been reported. The United Nations warned in early August that famine is expected to persist in some areas for at least the next two months.
The reopening of the border aims to alleviate the suffering of millions and facilitate the delivery of much-needed aid.
