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Egypt's Permanent Representative to the UN Ihab Awad warned that such solutions are “doomed to fail.”
Egyptian law enforcement forces, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, launched a massive security crackdown targeting criminal hotspots within the Southern Military Region, the Armed Forces announced in a Monday statement.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity during a meeting in Cairo with his Sudanese counterpart, Mohieldin Salem.
Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to help secure a ceasefire and prevent Sudan’s collapse.
Egypt and the U.S. discussed strengthening ties and regional crises during talks in Antalya.
The call addressed recent developments in the region and ways to support security, stability, and development, besides the discussion of preparations for the Berlin Ministerial Conference on Sudan, scheduled for April 15.
With more than half the population in need of urgent, life-saving assistance, international concerns are growing about the deteriorating situation, particularly with the increasing attacks on health facilities and personnel.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, met on Wednesday with Pekka Haavisto, the newly appointed Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan.
On water security, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s appreciation for the message sent by President Donald Trump to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his efforts on this issue. He emphasized that the Nile River is the lifeline of the Egyptian people, who already face severe water scarcity, making water security an existential issue for Egypt.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan emphasized the urgent need for regional de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution to ongoing military conflicts during a phone call on Friday.
“The Secretary-General asserts once more that the war in the Middle East must stop,” said António Guterres in a statement issued by the UN Spokesperson’s Office in New York.
The Sudanese ambassador expressed his appreciation to the Egyptian political leadership, commending the facilities and support provided by the Egyptian state to Sudanese nationals residing in Egypt in recent times. He also affirmed Sudan’s keenness to enhance cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Labor in order to benefit from Egyptian expertise in vocational training and rehabilitation.
Sudan warned Ethiopian authorities Monday against the entry of drones into its airspace and the targeting of sites within its borders, according to Al-Qahera News.
Minister Abdelatty briefed Mr. Boulos on Egypt’s regional and international efforts to support Sudan, highlighting Egypt’s chairmanship of the African Union Peace and Security Council ministerial meeting on the situation in Sudan.
Sudanese Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris expressed his pleasure following a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, emphasizing the deep fraternal relations between the two nations and a mutual commitment to enhancing cooperation.
President also praised the convening of the High Coordination Committee on Water Issues, co-chaired by the two prime ministers, describing it as an important mechanism for aligning positions and safeguarding the interests and rights of the two brotherly peoples.
Idris is scheduled to hold meetings with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam cautioned against "hasty, undisciplined institutional steps" regarding Nile water governance, asserting that a comprehensive consensus is the only viable path forward for the region.
Li Fung, Head of the OHCHR office in Sudan, has raised alarm over serious violations occurring in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
“This attack resulted in the death of one aid worker, injuries to others, and the destruction of food assistance intended for displaced families. It follows a similar incident in the same state that claimed the lives of 24 civilians, reflecting a dangerous escalation in attacks on humanitarian corridors and a deliberate obstruction of relief efforts,” said Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Sunday.
