In his call with Boulos, Abdelatty was briefed on ongoing efforts by Washington and the International Quartet to halt violations across Sudan, especially in conflict-affected areas of Darfur, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For his part, FM Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s firm position in support of Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, rejecting any attempts to divide the country or weaken its national institutions.
He stressed the importance of fully implementing the Quartet’s statement issued on 12 September, emphasizing the urgent need for an effective humanitarian truce that would pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and a Sudanese-led political process, while preventing any attempts to fragment the state.
During his call with Fletcher, both sides exchanged views on enhancing the international response to the crisis and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to the most affected populations.
Fletcher said he plans to brief the UN Security Council on the serious violations taking place in Sudan.
Meanwhile, Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s ongoing humanitarian and political support for the Sudanese people, highlighting Cairo’s continued delivery of relief supplies across the border and its coordination with the United Nations, the African Union, and international partners to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
The minister and both interlocutors agreed to maintain close consultation and coordination going forward to support regional and international efforts to achieve sustainable peace in Sudan and to ease the humanitarian suffering of its people.
The calls came amid reports from El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, describing one of the darkest episodes of Sudan’s 18-month war. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of the city after months of siege, triggering mass killings, the collapse of medical services, and the displacement of civilians.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and international rights groups, more than 460 patients, doctors, and civilians were killed on 28 October inside the Saudi Maternity Hospital, which had been sheltering hundreds of displaced families and wounded civilians.
The hospital, one of the last functioning medical facilities in El-Fasher, was bombarded and raided, with six health workers reportedly abducted.
Human Rights Watch, citing satellite imagery and field testimonies analyzed by the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab, documented mass graves and summary executions across the city and its outskirts following the RSF takeover.
The death toll from the assault is believed to exceed 1,500 civilians in just three days, according to several reports.
Humanitarian agencies have warned of a complete collapse of basic services.
The WHO confirmed that El-Fasher’s health system has entirely collapsed, with cholera and severe malnutrition spreading among survivors.
More than 260,000 civilians remain trapped, facing severe shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies as the city has been cut off from aid convoys since February 2025.
The fall of El-Fasher marks the loss of the Sudanese Armed Forces’ last major stronghold in Darfur, effectively placing nearly the entire region under RSF control.
Analysts warn that this development could lead to further atrocities and deepen Sudan’s humanitarian and political crisis.
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