The ALPS Group has released a joint statement detailing their ongoing efforts to address the crisis in Sudan. On October 2, the group continued its regular coordination to expand emergency humanitarian access across Sudan and to urge the warring parties to implement immediate local humanitarian pauses and negotiate a comprehensive cessation of hostilities.
The ALPS Group appreciates the attention given to the Sudan crisis during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, which included over $500 million in additional humanitarian assistance pledges. The group also highlighted the significance of the "United for Peace in Sudan" ministerial-level meeting, co-convened by the United States, Germany, France, and the European Union. The delegations welcomed the summary of the co-conveners, which underscored support for local ceasefires and the ALPS Group's proposed compliance mechanism to protect civilians and ensure adherence to the Jeddah Declaration.
ALPS delegation members strongly condemn the escalating fighting in Khartoum, El Fasher, and Geneina, which threatens the movement of humanitarian aid, particularly from the Port of Sudan through Shendi to Khartoum. The warring parties must de-escalate the conflict, facilitate localized cessations of hostilities, and ensure freedom of movement for humanitarian workers, including cross-line movements. They must also respect international humanitarian law, particularly the protection of civilians, humanitarian workers, and civilian infrastructure. The delegation also emphasizes the need for the warring parties to protect women and girls and address sexual and gender-based violence.
The ALPS Group expresses deep concern over the growing number of cases in Sudan and the significant threat posed to a population already vulnerable due to acute hunger, famine conditions, a collapsed health system, and limited access to clean water. The group calls for the removal of all barriers to addressing the humanitarian needs across the country.
