ICRC chief says aid group is drawing attention to Sudan crisis

KHARTOUM — The director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said the organisation is working to draw the world's attention to the difficult humanitarian situation in Sudan, according to a post on Al Jazeera Arabic's Telegram channel on 20 October 2026. The post said the remarks were made in an interview with Al Jazeera.

The post is a short summary headline. It does not include the full interview, and it does not give further details on the ICRC's operations, locations or specific needs in Sudan. The post does not name the director-general.

The source does not say which specific areas of Sudan the ICRC is referring to. It also does not provide figures for the number of people affected, killed or displaced. No independent confirmation of the remarks was found in the source material.

Background

Sudan has been affected by armed conflict since fighting broke out in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The ICRC is a neutral humanitarian organisation that works in conflict zones, including Sudan, to protect civilians and provide aid. The source material does not provide further background on the current situation.

Dateline place is given as Khartoum for reporting purposes only; the source does not specify a location for the interview.