Sudan extends opening of Adré border crossing with Chad for three months
June 29, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese government on Monday announced it will keep the Adré border crossing with Chad open for an additional three months, following the completion of a United Nations monitoring and observation mechanism.
Sudan has been renewing the opening of the Adré crossing every three months since August 15, 2023, to ensure the flow of humanitarian aid into the country’s western region, despite West Darfur state being under the control of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the government “decided to extend the opening of the Adré crossing on the Sudanese-Chadian border for humanitarian aid operated by international relief organizations, for a period of three months, effective from July 1, 2026, until September 30, 2026.”
The statement praised efforts made by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan to finalize the monitoring and observation arrangements at the border post.
It added that these new measures will enhance transparency and ensure that humanitarian aid reaches its intended recipients.
Sudan has consistently demanded supervision over the Adré crossing, accusing the RSF of exploiting the border point to smuggle weapon shipments arriving from the United Arab Emirates via Chad.
The foreign ministry stated that the extension “confirms the government’s keenness and continuous efforts to secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those affected, and its commitment to providing the necessary facilities for humanitarian work.”
It noted that the move reflects a desire to strengthen cooperation and coordination with UN agencies, as well as international, regional, and national humanitarian organizations, in accordance with national laws and international humanitarian law.
“The decision to extend the opening of the Adré crossing comes within the framework of the government’s positive approach to cooperating with the international community and humanitarian partners,” the ministry added.
The ministry called on all humanitarian organizations to redouble their efforts and take advantage of the facilities provided by the government to ensure aid reaches all those in need across Sudan.
The United Nations and various international relief groups heavily rely on the Adre crossing to transport essential aid into the conflict-torn regions of Darfur and Kordofan.
UN welcomes border extension
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, welcomed the extension during a Monday noon briefing, noting it will allow for the continued delivery of aid despite ongoing instability.
Dujarric warned that armed clashes persist near the Chadian border, forcing some humanitarian partners to suspend operations due to deteriorating security conditions and communications blackouts.
Despite the volatile environment, relief efforts continue across Darfur, with UN partners recently distributing cash to 250 families and delivering monthly food rations to more than 42,000 people in West Darfur, according to the spokesperson.
The UN reiterated its call for all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and to allow unimpeded humanitarian access throughout the country.