The Sudanese army announced it would establish humanitarian corridors on Sunday to facilitate the safe evacuation of civilians and ensure delivery of essential aid. The information was reported by the television channel Al Arabiya, which cited military sources confirming the plan and outlining the conditions for safe access along the corridors.
According to the publication, the corridor will be opened for a three‑hour window starting at 16:00 local time, which corresponds to 17:00 Moscow time. Army representatives stressed that the safe passage would be guaranteed only if rebel militias do not block or retaliate against relief efforts and if they abstain from any actions that would escalate violence along the designated route.
There was also a note regarding the Arab League Council, known as LAS, which had previously urged all parties involved in the Sudan conflict to halt hostilities immediately and pursue de‑escalation through dialogue and agreed ceasefires. The statement underlined the urgency of protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian access amid ongoing tensions and sporadic clashes across multiple zones.
Earlier developments included reports that the United Nations World Food Programme suspended its operations in Sudan as fighting continued between the Sudanese army and special forces. This suspension highlighted the deteriorating security situation and further constrained aid delivery to communities already facing shortages of food, medicine, and other necessities as humanitarian channels remained vulnerable to disruption.
On Thursday night, April 13, the Sudanese military announced that the deployment of Rapid Reaction Forces in Khartoum and several other cities had been declared illegal and undefined by coordination with the Armed Forces. The declaration signaled a dispute over command and control structures at a moment when both sides were attempting to assert operational authority and respond to evolving battlefield dynamics. Observers noted that such statements reflect the fragile balance of power and the ongoing negotiations for safe, independent humanitarian access amid shifting tactical positions. [Source attribution: Al Arabiya]