US envoy underscores urgent need for peace and humanitarian aid in Sudan

 November 18, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, met with key Sudanese officials and civil society leaders in Port Sudan on Monday, emphasizing the urgent need to end the ongoing war and address the dire humanitarian crisis.

Perriello met with Sovereign Council President Abdel Fattah Burhan, Deputy Chairman Malik Agar, Foreign Minister Ali Youssef, and the UN humanitarian team to discuss the urgent need to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis and bring an end to the devastating conflict in Sudan.

In a statement on X, Perriello expressed the United States’ unwavering support for an immediate cessation of hostilities and condemned the atrocities committed against the Sudanese people.

He welcomed recent progress in expanding humanitarian access and reiterated the US commitment to ensuring that essential aid reaches those in need. As the largest aid donor to Sudan, the United States is working tirelessly to deliver food, water, and medicine to all 18 states, including refugees.

Perriello commended Sudanese officials for recent efforts to facilitate the flow of emergency relief to the 25 million people facing starvation and acute hunger. He stressed the importance of continuing to increase the volume of aid delivered through Port Sudan and Adré and expanding emergency aid flights to reach isolated areas.

“The only way to end this suffering is to end this war and give the Sudanese people control of their own future,” Perriello stated.

During meetings with civil society representatives, Perriello emphasized the need to protect civilians and end the atrocities committed against Sudanese women. He supported their urgent call for peace and a unified, democratic Sudan.

Perriello also met with UN humanitarian actors in Port Sudan, praising their tireless work in delivering assistance to vulnerable communities across the country. He reaffirmed the United States’ continued support for the UN and World Food Programme’s efforts to scale up emergency relief operations.