Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, chairman of Sudan’s Presidential Council, spoke by phone with EU Special Representative Annette Weber about Sudan’s deepening crisis. Their discussion centred on coordinating humanitarian aid and strengthening basic services, particularly electricity and water, which they described as lifelines for survival and stability.
Both leaders underlined that rehabilitating these essential systems is not only urgent for immediate relief but also vital for future development. Dagalo stressed that restoring electricity and water would help ease daily suffering, restore dignity, and pave the way for sustainable peace. Weber echoed his concerns, noting that Sudan’s vulnerable communities cannot endure without swift, coordinated international support to meet their basic needs.
The two agreed that humanitarian assistance must be delivered efficiently, ensuring that the most fragile populations receive timely aid amid ongoing turmoil. They highlighted the necessity of collaboration among Sudanese institutions, international partners, and aid organisations to prevent duplication and strengthen effectiveness.
The call underscored that Sudan’s humanitarian crisis requires more than temporary relief, demanding long-term strategies that rebuild services and foster resilience. Both parties voiced a shared commitment to aligning emergency aid with broader efforts that prepare the country for eventual recovery and stability.
The conversation closed with recognition that electricity and water, often overlooked in diplomacy, remain the pillars upon which peace can stand.
