The Kuwait Relief Society announced on Tuesday the launch of the first airlift mission to provide aid to Sudan, carrying 40 tons of relief and medical supplies.
According to the official Kuwaiti news agency, the mission departed from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base heading towards Port Sudan Airport, carrying essential supplies including ambulances to assist displaced persons.
The agency quoted Omar Al-Thuwaini, the deputy director of the society, stating that the flight is part of the “Fazaa for Sudan” campaign. This initiative involves collaboration with eight Kuwaiti charitable organizations and institutions, aiming to deliver necessary support to those affected by the ongoing war, which has persisted for over a year.
Al-Thuwaini praised the concerted efforts of various official bodies, including the Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Information, which facilitated the successful launch of this crucial Kuwaiti airlift to Sudan.
He also commended the role of charitable institutions in joint humanitarian efforts that contributed significantly to the “Fazaa for Sudan” campaign.
Mahmoud Al-Misbah, head of Relief and Projects at the society, mentioned that the first flight includes 20 tons of medical supplies, an equal amount of relief materials, and three ambulances, according to the same source.
Since mid-April 2023, the Sudanese military, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo “Hemedti,” have been engaged in a conflict that has resulted in approximately 13,900 deaths and displaced nearly 8.5 million people, according to the United Nations.
Efforts mediated by the African Union, and at times by Saudi Arabia and the United States, have yet to bring an end to the war, now in its second year, leaving the country in a dire humanitarian situation.
