The Egyptian Navy’s aid ship, Abu Simbel 2, docked in Port Sudan on Sunday, delivering over 200 tons of essential relief supplies to the war-torn country.
The aid package, provided by various Egyptian government agencies and organizations, includes food, medical supplies, and medicines aimed at assisting Sudan’s most affected regions, particularly the Northern State, which has been devastated by recent flooding.
This humanitarian effort is in response to directives issued by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to supporting Sudan.
The Egyptian Armed Forces stated that this relief mission is part of a broader strategy to assist the Sudanese people, especially in the wake of natural disasters and the ongoing civil conflict.
Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating civil war since April 15, 2023, with Burhan-controlled SAF and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaged in a fierce power struggle.
The conflict has resulted in widespread violence, displacement, and humanitarian crises.
The Northern State, already reeling from the effects of the war, was hit particularly hard by floods earlier this month, exacerbating an already dire situation.
The aid delivered by Abu Simbel 2 is intended to help alleviate the hardships faced by communities in the region.
Beyond the immediate relief for flood victims, Sudan faces a far-reaching humanitarian disaster.
The civil conflict has triggered the world’s most severe displacement crisis, with millions of people forced to flee their homes.
Egypt has been playing an active role in mediating the conflict and has become a refuge for many displaced Sudanese.
The arrival of Abu Simbel 2 in Port Sudan is not only a response to the immediate flood crisis but also a symbol of Egypt’s broader humanitarian outreach amid Sudan’s ongoing civil conflict.