Sudan accuses Western countries of politicizing humanitarian work

24/10/2024 12:28

        Sudan on Wednesday accused Western countries of politicizing humanitarian efforts and unjustly blaming the Sudanese army and government for obstructing aid.
        
        The statement followed a joint declaration on Oct. 18 by Britain, USAID, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada, and the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, which called for an end to blockades preventing aid access in Sudan.
        
        In a statement, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry denounced the joint statement as biased, asserting there is no evidence of the government deliberately hindering humanitarian operations.
        
        The ministry denied that the government authorities deliberately obstructed the issuance of entry visas and movement permits for humanitarian workers.
        
        It also expressed concern over the call for humanitarian organizations to operate independently of government oversight, suggesting it could undermine state authority.