US official says 65,000 tons of wheat transported to address Sudan crisis

stating that the U.S. administration is engaging in this work immediately. Speaking to Sudan Tribune on condition of anonymity, the State Department official clarified that there were no new personnel announcements at this time. The post of U.S. special envoy has remained vacant since the term of the previous envoy, Tom Perriello, ended. “The United States remains focused on the resolution of the crisis in Sudan, communicating with the warring parties, and coordinating with our international partners to urge a durable end to the conflict,” the official said. Regarding humanitarian support, the official revealed to Sudan Tribune that aid continues to flow, confirming the delivery of “more than 65,000 metric tons of U.S. bulk wheat grain and wheat flour” to Port Sudan. This shipment is sufficient to meet the food aid needs of up to 3.2 million people for a full month. The official further explained that the U.S. administration has provided emergency aid to more than four million ...