CAIRO – 30 October 2025: Egypt reaffirmed its rejection of any and all attempts to divide Sudan a few days after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries seized the city of El-Fasher city in Darfur from army forces.
This came in a phone call between Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos amid the rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in El-Fasher.
The RSF seized the city after more than 18 months of siege marked by road blockades and intense fighting, triggering mass displacement of tens of thousands of people over the past few days amid reports of mass killings and ethnically targeted atrocities.
The city, once home to over one million people, now hosts around 177,000 residents, many of whom face severe humanitarian conditions, according to the AFP.
Reports of mass killing included the death of 460 people at the Saudi Maternity Hospital this week, drawing international condemnation.
During the phone call, Boulos highlighted US efforts within the framework of the Quad mechanism, which involves Egypt, the US, alongside the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, aimed at halting ongoing violations, especially in areas affected by the conflict in Darfur.
In response, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s unwavering support for Sudan’s territorial integrity and its rejection of any plans to partition the country.
The foreign minister stressed the importance of preserving national institutions, protecting Sudanese sovereignty, and safeguarding the resources of the Sudanese people.
He also called for the full implementation of the Quad statement issued on 12 September. A joint statement outlined a proposal for a three-month humanitarian truce, followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition toward a civilian-led government.
Abdelatty highlighted the urgency of reaching an effective humanitarian truce that could pave the way for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, and ultimately, a fully Sudanese-led political process that foils schemes to divide Sudan or undermine its national institutions.
Since April 2023, fighting between the RSF and Sudan’s army under Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has devastated the country, killing tens of thousands, displacing millions, and triggering the world’s largest displacement and hunger crisis.
Abdelatty also discussed the escalating situation in a separate call with Tom Fletcher, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, who indicated his intention present a briefing to the UN Security Council on the flagrant violations taking place in Sudan.
The foreign minister outlined Egypt’s ongoing efforts to support Sudan, both politically and through humanitarian assistance.
He noted that Egypt continues to provide aid across its shared borders and coordinates closely with the United Nations, the African Union, and other international partners to ensure relief reaches the hardest-hit areas.
Thu, Oct. 30, 2025
