Sudan extends Adre border crossing with Chad for humanitarian aid for 3 months

Sudan has extended the opening of the Adre border crossing with Chad for humanitarian aid for three months until 31 December 2026.

In a statement, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry said the government had decided to extend the opening of the crossing to humanitarian aid provided by international relief organisations and agencies for an additional three months, from 1 October to 31 December 2026.

It said the extension was part of the government’s efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians affected across Sudan.

The ministry said the government was committed to providing the necessary conditions and facilities for humanitarian organisations to operate, in coordination with UN agencies and international, regional and national organisations, in line with national laws and regulations and international humanitarian law.

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It also expressed appreciation for the ongoing cooperation with the United Nations and humanitarian partners over monitoring arrangements at the Adre crossing, and said it hoped international partners would complete all necessary administrative and technical arrangements to help organise operations at the crossing.

The ministry said keeping the crossing open reflects the government’s commitment to constructive cooperation with the international community and humanitarian partners.

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