Egypt is intensifying its push for a ceasefire in Sudan already plagued by renewed fighting between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Cairo’s diplomatic efforts is to revive an inclusive political process and safeguard Sudan’s unity, as the country remains torn apart by more than 18 months of conflict which has led to the death of thousands of people and the displacement of millions.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held two separate phone calls on Thursday with Masad Boulos, the U.S. President’s adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, and Tom Fletcher, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs.
The talks are part of Cairo’s broader diplomatic strategy to restore calm in Sudan and preserve its territorial integrity.
According to a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdelatty reaffirmed to Boulos Egypt’s principled stance that “Sudan’s unity and sovereignty are non-negotiable.” He rejected any attempt to partition the country and emphasised the need for a Sudanese-led political process as the only credible path toward lasting peace. The minister also urged full implementation of the International Quartet’s September 12 declaration, which calls for an immediate humanitarian truce and a comprehensive ceasefire.
For his part, Boulos outlined ongoing efforts by the United States and the Quartet—comprising Washington, London, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi—to end violations in conflict zones, particularly in Darfur.
In his conversation with Fletcher, Abdelatty stressed the need to intensify international coordination to ensure humanitarian aid reaches the most affected regions. Fletcher said he would raise before the UN Security Council the “flagrant violations” committed against civilians, while commending Cairo’s active role in facilitating cross-border humanitarian assistance.
The Egyptian minister highlighted his country’s concrete contributions, including regular relief shipments through the Egypt–Sudan border, the reception of refugees, and continued cooperation with the African Union, the UN and other international organisations to keep humanitarian channels open.
All three parties agreed to support regional and international initiatives aimed at achieving a peaceful and inclusive settlement, as the humanitarian toll of the Sudanese conflict continues to worsen.
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