Cairo Hosts International Meeting on Sudan Peace Efforts
On January 14, 2026, Cairo hosted a meeting chaired by Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty to coordinate international and regional efforts for peace in Sudan. Key participants included the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, the U.S.
Senior Adviser for Arab and African Affairs, and the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The meeting aims to address challenges stemming from Sudan's crisis and emphasizes a humanitarian truce and inclusive political process.
The Sudan Founding Alliance welcomed the proposed peace initiative, while the army in Port Sudan rejected it. Concurrently, the dialysis center in Al-Huda has been disrupted due to military use, reflecting the impact of the conflict on community healthcare. Reports indicate forced recruitment of young men and children into the army amidst ongoing violence since April 2023, leading to violations of international humanitarian law.
