Egypt’s foreign minister said on Monday that Cairo would not accept any move to divide Sudan, calling the country’s unity and territorial integrity a “red line” as the war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues to devastate the nation.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told state-run Al-Qahera News that Egypt rejects any military solution to the conflict and insists on preserving Sudan’s sovereignty. “There are no military solutions to this crisis. The unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Sudan must be maintained,” he said. “The division of Sudan is a red line for Egypt and will not be accepted under any circumstances.”
Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s support for the September 12 Quartet Declaration, which lays out a roadmap starting with a humanitarian truce leading to a permanent ceasefire and an inclusive political process led by Sudanese themselves.
He said the framework is aimed at protecting the Sudanese people and restoring stability, adding that Egypt remains committed to working with regional partners to end the violence.
His remarks come as Sudan faces what the United Nations calls the world’s largest displacement crisis, with millions forced from their homes amid widespread destruction and reports of atrocities. Egypt, which shares a long border with Sudan, has consistently emphasized that stability in its southern neighbor is vital to regional security and its own national interests.
