Humanitarian Aid Commission Denies Obstruction of Aid Flow and Flags Off Humanitarian Convoys

Humanitarian Aid Commission Denies Obstruction of Aid Flow and Flags Off Humanitarian Convoys

Salwa Adam Beniya, Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, refuted claims that Sudan is obstructing humanitarian aid, reaffirming the government’s commitment to pledges made in forums like Jeddah, which include opening cross-border access and streamlining aid delivery procedures.

Today, the Commission launched aid convoys comprising over 45 trucks carrying essential supplies from Port Sudan to Kassala, Al-Qadarif, Khartoum, Nile River, and Northern State, with the Humanitarian Emergency Technical Mechanism in attendance.

In a press statement during the convoy send-off, Beniya underscored the Commission’s dedication to delivering aid to all regions of Sudan, ensuring accessibility by both land and air, especially for remote areas. She emphasized the Commission’s continuous commitment to an uninterrupted aid flow, stating, "These convoys are not the first and will not be the last, as we continue to send and see off aid convoys."

Beniya expressed Sudan’s gratitude to supportive and donor countries, highlighting the current convoy as the final shipment from Kuwait and Turkey.

She also noted progress in accessing hard-to-reach areas, adding, "In the coming days, we will begin sending aid to South Kordofan, North Kordofan, and West Kordofan. We also have a delegation in Juba to discuss how to deliver aid to South Kordofan," adding that aid will be delivered via Port Sudan Airport to Kadugli and Dilling in the coming period.

Beniya affirmed that aid would also be extended to Darfur through newly accessible routes, reiterating the Commission’s commitment to delivering assistance to all citizens, including those in areas under militia control.