Relief ship carrying 2,500 tons of aid from Türkiye and Kuwait arrives in Sudan

A ship carrying 2,500 tons of relief materials arrived in Port Sudan on Wednesday, marking a significant humanitarian effort led by Türkiye and Kuwait. The “Sudan Ship” was greeted by Sudanese officials, including Culture and Information Minister Graham Abdelkader and Transport Minister Abubakr Abu al-Qasim. Turkish Ambassador Fatih Yildiz and Mohammed Ibrahim al-Hamed, the Charge d’Affaires of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Khartoum, were also present.

The aid, provided in partnership between the two nations, is intended to assist people affected by Sudan’s ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. Sudan’s Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid, Selva Adem, acknowledged the efforts of both Türkiye and Kuwait, expressing gratitude for their continued support to the Sudanese people.

Adem stressed the importance of delivering the relief materials to those suffering from what he described as “exceptional circumstances” throughout Sudan. He added that the country would continue to require international assistance even after the conflict has ended.

Turkish Ambassador Yildiz reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to standing by the people and government of Sudan, emphasizing that this latest aid shipment, made possible in collaboration with Kuwait, seeks not only to provide essential supplies but also to raise global awareness of the humanitarian crisis in the region.

“Alongside the tragedies in Gaza and Ukraine, which rightly demand the world’s attention, Sudan should not be forgotten,” Yildiz said, highlighting the urgent need for continued focus on the country’s struggles.

Kuwaiti Charge d’Affaires al-Hamed explained that the aid was sent by the Kuwait Relief Society under the direction of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He noted that the total cost of the shipment exceeded $2 million, with a commitment from Kuwait to provide ongoing support to Sudan throughout this challenging period.