Egypt has called for an immediate end to the fighting in Sudan, warning that the prolonged conflict poses a serious threat to regional stability. The appeal was made on Wednesday during the fifth Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts for Sudan, held in Cairo and chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The talks brought together key regional and international partners, including representatives of the United States, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates members of the so-called Quad working to coordinate efforts to end the war.
In a statement, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to preserving Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity, stressing the “gravity of the current situation and its serious repercussions for regional peace and security.” He called for a humanitarian truce, a full ceasefire and the launch of a political process that protects Sudan’s state institutions. The diplomatic push came as Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi also held talks in Cairo with US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos. According to the Egyptian presidency, Sisi welcomed US efforts and expressed appreciation for President Joe Biden’s commitment to ending the conflict. The war in Sudan reached its 1,000th day on Friday. The United Nations has described it as the world’s worst ongoing humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and basic services collapsing across large parts of the country.
