The Government of Sudan has extended the opening of the Adré border crossing with Chad for an additional three months, from July 1 to September 30, to ensure the continued delivery of humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected regions.
According to Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision follows the completion of a United Nations monitoring and observation mechanism, and aims to enhance transparency in aid delivery, particularly to vulnerable communities in western Sudan, including Darfur.
The opening of Adré crossing, a critical humanitarian corridor, has been repeatedly renewed every three months since August 2023, amid ongoing conflict involving the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which control parts of West Darfur.
Authorities in Sudan have raised concerns that the crossing could be exploited for arms smuggling, while reaffirming that the extension reflects a commitment to facilitating humanitarian operations in line with international law.
The United Nations, through spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, welcomed the decision, noting that it will support continued relief efforts despite insecurity and communication disruptions near border areas. UN partners have recently delivered aid to tens of thousands of people in West Darfur, including food and cash assistance, even as some operations remain constrained by ongoing clashes.
The Adré crossing remains a lifeline for humanitarian agencies transporting essential supplies into Sudan’s western regions, where millions remain affected by prolonged instability.
