Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atty spoke separately with senior US and UN officials about the rapidly deteriorating situation in Sudan's Darfur region, as fighting around the city of El Fasher intensifies and humanitarian needs surge. In statements released Thursday, Egypt's Foreign Ministry said Abdel-Atty held calls with Massad Boulos, US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, and Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. Both discussions focused on efforts to calm the escalating violence, protect civilians, and improve access for humanitarian aid across the conflict-stricken region. Fletcher said he intends to brief the UN Security Council on what he described as "grave violations" taking place in Sudan, according to the ministry. Abdel-Atty reaffirmed Egypt's support for Sudan's unity and territorial integrity and rejected what he called "any attempts to divide the country or undermine its national institutions." He urged swift implementation of a September statement issued by the international Quartet — a group that includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates — calling for an effective humanitarian truce and a path towards a lasting ceasefire. The Egyptian minister also highlighted Cairo's continued efforts to provide relief assistance to Sudan through border crossings and coordination with the United Nations, the African Union, and international partners. The calls underscore growing international concern over the deepening crisis in Darfur, where months of fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have displaced hundreds of thousands of people and triggered warnings of a looming humanitarian catastrophe. Egypt, which shares a long border with Sudan, has positioned itself as a key player in regional diplomacy, hosting refugees and supporting talks aimed at ending the conflict. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
