Egyptian Red Crescent Provides Relief in Sudan

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The Egyptian Red Crescent has been providing a wide range of relief services to Egyptians, Sudanese, and other nationalities affected by the conflict in Sudan, executive director Rami Al-Nazer tells Amira Hisham

Since the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan, intensive efforts have been underway at the Argeen Crossing, where the Egyptian Red Crescent working in collaboration with Egyptian state bodies has established relief centres to provide services to Egyptians arriving from Sudan, as well as to individuals of other nationalities who have sought refuge at the Egyptian-Sudanese border.

Rami Al-Nazer, executive director of the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), told Al-Ahram Weekly that the organisation has been in constant communication with its counterpart the Sudanese Red Crescent since the outbreak of the conflict to follow up on developments and help evacuate Egyptian students residing in Egypt’s southern neighbour.

“The ERC has been collaborating with the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement and other international partners to decide on courses of action regarding the arrival of Egyptians and other nationalities at the Argeen Crossing. This is well-secured,” Al-Nazer said.

A large number of Egyptians, including students, live in Sudan, he added, pointing out that “the ERC is still providing services to those in need in coordination with state executive agencies, particularly the Ministry of Social Solidarity.”

“As part of its relief efforts, the Egyptian Red Crescent has mobilised its Aswan branch along with its primary unit comprising over 135 dedicated volunteers and regular staff members to establish relief centres to address the urgent needs of those affected by the Sudan crisis,” Al-Nazer said.

The relief centres cater to a range of needs, including facilitating the documentation and safe passage of elderly individuals and those with disabilities. They also provide meals and personal care packages and organise transportation for individuals to their destination of choice, either within Aswan governorate or to any other governorate, he added.

The centres prioritise medical services, with trained staff members offering first aid and providing vital medications, especially insulin, to individuals with chronic illnesses.