US official says 65,000 tons of wheat transported to address Sudan crisis

A senior official at the U.S. State Department said that the United States continues to adapt its humanitarian response to the evolving crisis in Sudan, emphasizing a focus on resolving the conflict through direct engagement with warring parties.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week the initiation of efforts to end the war in Sudan, stating that the U.S. administration is engaging in this work immediately.

Speaking to Sudan Tribune on condition of anonymity, the State Department official clarified that there were no new personnel announcements at this time. The post of U.S. special envoy has remained vacant since the term of the previous envoy, Tom Perriello, ended.

“The United States remains focused on the resolution of the crisis in Sudan, communicating with the warring parties, and coordinating with our international partners to urge a durable end to the conflict,” the official said.

Regarding humanitarian support, the official revealed to Sudan Tribune that aid continues to flow, confirming the delivery of “more than 65,000 metric tons of U.S. bulk wheat grain and wheat flour” to Port Sudan. This shipment is sufficient to meet the food aid needs of up to 3.2 million people for a full month.

The official further explained that the U.S. administration has provided emergency aid to more than four million refugees who have fled to seven neighbouring countries.

“We reiterate the need for all parties to enable humanitarian assistance, including by ensuring the safety of humanitarian workers, and protect civilians,” the official added, stressing points that go beyond simple access to include the active protection of aid personnel.

In October 2025, the prices of most major food commodities rose, and famine spread in several regions of the country, according to reports by international organizations. This led to an increase in the average cost of the World Food Programme’s local food basket to 2,252 Sudanese pounds per unit, up 7% from September and 15% from the same month last year, according to UN reports.

These economic shifts, exacerbated by the widespread conflict, continue to disrupt the flow of essential goods, worsening inflation and the economic crisis in Sudan.

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