Berlin – Al-Yurae (AFP) –
Germany plans to host an international conference in the spring to mobilize emergency aid for Sudan, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday, as the war-torn country nears 1,000 days of relentless conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said, “Today, the world marks a tragic date: 1,000 days since the start of the war in Sudan… Many people are still suffering and dying there. They are victims of hunger, thirst, displacement and rape.” She added that the conference is expected to be held in April, coinciding with the anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict in 2023, with the aim of rallying broader international backing for humanitarian operations in Sudan and neighboring states.
The spokeswoman recalled that previous donor conferences for Sudan were held in Paris in 2024 and London in 2025, but stressed that the gap between humanitarian needs and available funding has continued to widen as the crisis deepens. Describing the situation as “the world’s largest humanitarian crisis,” she said the war has already pushed millions of civilians into poverty and led to the deaths of tens of thousands.
“Germany is doing everything it can, politically and humanitarily, to help people on the ground and to work toward an end to the fighting,” she said, referring to Berlin’s role within the European Union and its increased contributions to relief agencies operating in and around Sudan.
Despite repeated initiatives, international calls for a ceasefire have so far failed to halt the fighting between the army-backed Sudanese government and the RSF, whose roots lie in the Janjaweed militias accused of genocide in Darfur two decades ago. Both parties have been accused of committing war crimes and grave human rights violations, including mass killings, widespread attacks on civilians and systematic obstruction of humanitarian access.
Parallel US Initiative
In parallel with Germany’s move, Mossad Boulos, adviser to the US president on African and Arab affairs, said Washington is working to organize an international donor conference on Sudan, expected to take place in the coming weeks.
In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Boulos explained that current efforts include the creation of a dedicated fund to pool financial resources and channel them directly to urgent humanitarian needs inside Sudan. He added that the United States is holding intensive consultations with members of the International Quartet and other partners to monitor developments related to the Sudanese crisis and to coordinate diplomatic pressure for de-escalation.
Boulos noted that US President Donald Trump views the humanitarian situation in Sudan as “extremely serious” and believes that swift action is required to address its consequences for civilians.
In a related development, Boulos held meetings in Abu Dhabi with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and several senior Emirati officials, focusing on efforts to support peace in Sudan and pave the way for a political process to end the war. In a statement posted on the social platform X, he said his talks included meetings with Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, emphasizing that discussions centered on the need to reach and implement a humanitarian truce as soon as possible.
Boulos reiterated in his statement that President Trump remains committed to supporting peace tracks in Sudan and the wider region, by coordinating with regional and international partners and linking political negotiations to humanitarian relief in order to protect civilians and create conditions for a lasting ceasefire.
