UN and US Welcome Extension of Adré Border Crossing for Humanitarian Aid to Sudan

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Sudan (OCHA) welcomed the Sudanese government’s decision to extend the opening of the Adré border crossing with Chad to allow the entry of humanitarian aid convoys operated by international organizations for an additional three months, from January 1 until March 31, 2026.
OCHA noted that keeping the crossing open contributes significantly to improving access for relief supplies and ensuring the flow of life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable populations amid the ongoing conflict.
The United States also described the decision to extend the opening of the crossing as an important step toward facilitating humanitarian access to millions of people affected by the war.
White House Senior Advisor for African and Arab Affairs, Massad Boulos, called on all Sudanese parties to respect their commitments to allow unhindered humanitarian access and to immediately agree to a humanitarian ceasefire that would enable the expansion of relief operations and pave the way toward lasting and sustainable peace.
The Adré crossing is considered one of the most vital entry points for delivering humanitarian aid to populations affected by the conflict, particularly in Darfur, where millions of Sudanese are facing food shortages and worsening humanitarian conditions as a result of mass displacement across several regions.