Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held discussions in Cairo on Thursday with United Nations envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, to address ongoing efforts to secure a cease-fire in Sudan’s devastating conflict. The talks focused on the escalating crisis and potential pathways to resolve the violence that has ravaged the country since April 2023.
According to a statement from Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, the meeting centered on finding a peaceful solution to the fighting between Sudanese military forces, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, which is commanded by al-Burhan’s former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.
Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing that Egypt is actively engaged in both regional and international efforts to secure a ceasefire and negotiate a lasting settlement. “Egypt is keen on preserving Sudan’s interests and maintaining its territorial integrity,” Abdelatty stated during the talks. He also voiced concern over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, which has seen significant loss of life and widespread displacement.
The conflict has had a catastrophic toll on the civilian population, with the United Nations reporting that at least 12,260 people have been killed and more than 33,000 injured since the outbreak of fighting. Sudan is facing the world’s worst displacement crisis, according to the UN, with millions forced to flee their homes as the violence continues unabated.
Egypt has expressed its strong support for Sudan’s sovereignty and is working closely with international partners to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people. The international community, including the UN, has repeatedly warned of the looming threat of famine in Sudan, which adds to the urgency of securing a cease-fire and peace agreement to prevent further loss of life and suffering.
As the conflict drags on with no clear resolution in sight, Egypt’s diplomatic efforts reflect the growing concern over the regional implications of Sudan’s instability and its humanitarian crisis.
