Sovereign Council Advisor for Organizational and Humanitarian Affairs Meets with the New Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mission in Sudan

Sovereign Council Advisor for Organizational and Humanitarian Affairs Meets with the New Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mission in Sudan Khartoum – July 14, 2026 Lieutenant General Al-Sadiq Ismail Mahmoud, Advisor to the Sovereignty Council on Organizations and Humanitarian Affairs, met with Mr. Lorenzo Caravi on the occasion of his assumption of duties as head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) mission in Sudan. At the start of the meeting, Mr. Caravi introduced himself as the new head of the delegation, expressing his deep appreciation for the efforts made by the Government of Sudan to overcome obstacles and facilitate the work of humanitarian organizations operating in the country. Caravi affirmed the delegation’s commitment to continuing the approach adopted by his predecessor, pledging to make further efforts to strengthen the humanitarian response and expand the scope of assistance. For his part, Lieutenant General Al-Sadiq Ismail welcomed the new head of the mission, wishing him success in his duties. He reaffirmed the Sudanese government’s commitment to working and coordinating with the International Committee of the Red Cross to ensure it can fulfill its vital humanitarian role and serve the interests of the Sudanese people under the current circumstances. This meeting comes as part of both sides’ commitment to strengthening their humanitarian partnership and overcoming all logistical and field challenges to ensure that aid reaches those in need throughout the country. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)