A U.S.-led coalition has urged Sudan’s warring factions to halt fighting and allow aid convoys through, warning that famine conditions are spreading as the conflict grinds on.
The group, called the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS), said it was “deeply concerned” about the worsening situation. Members include the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
“The ALPS group urgently reiterates that international humanitarian law must be fully respected,” the statement read. Mediators called for both sides to protect civilians and ensure aid workers have access.
Sudan has been hit by food shortages, malnutrition and mass displacement. Hospitals and schools have been damaged. Water and medicine remain scarce. Aid convoys have been blocked or attacked, aid agencies say.
The conflict between rival military commanders has paralyzed normal governance. Earlier ceasefire attempts failed, and humanitarian corridors have not held.
The coalition repeated its call for humanitarian access, saying “protecting civilians is an obligation.” The statement said the crisis has gone beyond politics and now threatens millions.
Aid officials say besieged regions are cut off. Without access, famine will deepen and more families will be displaced. International monitors call Sudan one of Africa’s worst humanitarian emergencies this year.
