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 by Al Jazeera Arabic on Telegram on 20 October 2026.

The post quoted the ICRC director general speaking to Al Jazeera. It did not include further remarks, details of the situation on the ground, or figures on casualties or displacement. The post was a short headline-style item and did not include a full transcript of the interview.

The post did not say where the ICRC chief was speaking from. The dateline above reflects the location of the Sudan story, not a confirmed location for the interview. Al Jazeera Arabic has not published a full report on the remarks in the material available to Zenga News.

It is not clear from the post what specific steps the ICRC plans to take. The post also did not name the director general.

Background

Sudan has faced an armed conflict since April 2023, when fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The fighting has caused large-scale displacement and severe shortages of food, water and medical care, according to aid agencies that have reported on the country. The ICRC has worked in Sudan for many years, providing medical assistance and support to communities affected by the conflict.

This report relies on a single source, a social media post from Al Jazeera Arabic on Telegram. The post has not been independently confirmed by the ICRC or another news outlet in the material available.