Sudan’s military-led government has extended the opening of the Adre border crossing with Chad for three months.
Authorities agreed to extend access from 1 October through 31 December 2026, to enable continued delivery of humanitarian aid into conflict-affected Darfur and other regions, according to Sudan Tribune.
The Sudanese foreign ministry said in a statement that the measure is intended to “facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to civilians affected across Sudan” and to provide the necessary facilities for UN-coordinated operations in line with national and international humanitarian law.
The Adre corridor has become a critical lifeline since the war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in April 2023, with aid trucks using the route to reach West Darfur and parts of Kordofan despite ongoing insecurity and multiple checkpoints.
Sudan has repeatedly renewed three-month permits for the crossing even though Adre lies in West Darfur, an area largely under RSF control, reflecting the crossing’s strategic importance for international relief efforts.
UNHCR reported that more than 55,000 Sudanese have fled to eastern Chad this year, with daily arrivals at the Adre and Tine border areas rising to around 400 people, about 20 times the rate in previous months.
UN agencies warn that the transit center in Tine is under severe pressure and that the broader regional response plan for Sudan refugees is only about 20 per cent funded, leaving a $1.28 billion shortfall.
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has repeatedly called on all parties to protect civilians and ensure “rapid, safe, unhindered and sustained humanitarian access” as fighting, displacement and funding gaps deepen needs across Sudan.
By keeping Adre open through year-end, Sudan aims to sustain the main overland aid corridor while coordinating with the UN and partners on monitoring and oversight mechanisms at the crossing.
