Praise for ALPS Efforts: The Muslim World League commended the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) group for their dedicated work in alleviating suffering, saving lives, and striving for a permanent end to hostilities in Sudan.
Coalition Support: The ALPS group, which includes Saudi Arabia, the United States, Switzerland, the UAE, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations, operates under the Jeddah Declaration with Saudi Arabian patronage, focusing on humanitarian aid and peace initiatives.
Urgent Call for Action: Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa emphasized the need for Sudanese parties to open additional border crossings to address severe hunger affecting over 25 million people and praised recent successes, including aid reaching 300,000 people in Darfur.
Makkah, September 8, 2024—The Muslim World League has issued a formal commendation for the dedicated efforts of the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) group, which is working tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people, save lives, and secure a permanent cessation of hostilities.
In a detailed statement, Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, expressed the League’s unwavering support and profound appreciation for the ALPS group’s impactful work. Dr. Al-Issa highlighted the group’s significant contributions to humanitarian relief and peacebuilding efforts in Sudan, underscoring the critical nature of their mission.
The ALPS group comprises an international coalition including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United States, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations. This coalition operates under the framework of the Jeddah Declaration and benefits from the patronage of Saudi Arabia, reflecting a united global commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Dr. Al-Issa emphasized the urgent need for all parties involved in the Sudanese conflict to respond positively to the ALPS group’s call for the establishment of additional border crossings. This is crucial as over 25 million people in Sudan are currently facing severe hunger and starvation. The League’s statement also praised the ALPS group’s unwavering dedication to providing critical humanitarian aid and safeguarding civilians amidst the ongoing conflict.
Notably, the ALPS group's recent initiatives have made a tangible impact, with aid reaching approximately 300,000 individuals in Darfur just last week. The League commended these efforts and reiterated its support for the group’s ongoing endeavors to negotiate a ceasefire and bring an end to the hostilities in Sudan. The Muslim World League’s endorsement highlights the global solidarity and concerted efforts required to address the complex humanitarian challenges facing Sudan and to foster lasting peace in the region.