Sudan’s TASIS-aligned Peace Government has announced a new mechanism aimed at easing long-standing restrictions on humanitarian access, in what officials describe as a shift toward faster and more coordinated aid delivery in conflict-affected areas.
The move, unveiled through the National Authority for Humanitarian Access (NAHA), activates Ministerial Resolution No. (1) and introduces a “comprehensive permit” system designed to allow registered organizations to operate with fewer bureaucratic and logistical constraints.
Engineer Ezz El-Din Al-Safi, head of the authority, said the measure marks a transition toward more direct field engagement, while maintaining neutrality and transparency in coordination with international and local partners.
According to Al-Safi, the new permit allows humanitarian organizations to move between regions without facing repeated administrative hurdles, a persistent issue that has slowed aid delivery across war-affected areas.
He added that authorities are committing to facilitate logistics and ensure the safety of aid workers, while respecting the operational independence of humanitarian groups.
The announcement also addresses one of the most widely cited obstacles to aid access: the proliferation of checkpoints and delays at crossing points. NAHA says it will work to establish designated safe routes to enable uninterrupted movement of relief supplies.
The authority signaled readiness to process requests from organizations quickly, positioning the new system as a response to mounting pressure to improve humanitarian access amid worsening conditions on the ground.
The development comes as aid agencies continue to warn of severe shortages and logistical bottlenecks across multiple regions of Sudan, where access constraints have compounded the impact of ongoing fighting.
While the effectiveness of the new mechanism remains to be tested, the move signals an attempt by TASIS-aligned authorities to present a more structured and responsive framework for humanitarian operations.
