Ankara (Turkiya News): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Sudanese Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, where both leaders discussed bilateral relations and the ongoing Sudan conflict, which has persisted for nearly 1,000 days.
President Erdoğan described the fighting in Sudan as one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises and stated that human rights violations in the Al-Fashir region constitute crimes against humanity. He urged all parties to immediately end the violence through effective measures.
Turkey has repeatedly emphasized the need to cease hostilities and return to the negotiation table to establish lasting peace. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan welcomed any role Turkey could play in helping to resolve the conflict.
Erdoğan reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment to peace, stability, and the protection of Sudan’s territorial integrity, emphasizing the goal of achieving a ceasefire and lasting peace. He also stated that Turkey will continue to support the humanitarian needs of the Sudanese people, providing immediate assistance to those affected by the crisis.
According to the United Nations, more than 40,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, while aid agencies estimate the actual number could be much higher. Over 14 million people have been displaced, and disease and famine are spreading across various regions, creating the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
The meeting was attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumkelli, National Intelligence Agency head Ibrahim Kalin, and other senior officials.
