Nyala: Rhino – Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan Al-Taishi issued Decision No. (3) of 2025 on Wednesday regarding ensuring humanitarian access, based on the transitional constitution and Sudan’s obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their additional protocols.

The decree aims to establish binding measures to ensure rapid, safe, and unrestricted access to humanitarian aid for all civilians in need throughout the country, emphasizing the government’s commitment to the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence in providing assistance.

The resolution requires the authorities to decide on visa and residence permit applications for humanitarian workers within two weeks, exempt humanitarian shipments from customs duties and taxes, complete procedures within seven working days, It also granted humanitarian organizations freedom of movement throughout the country, requiring that requests for movement permits be approved within seven days, and allowing cross-border, air, and river operations to facilitate the delivery of aid, with crossing points, airports, and ports to be determined later.

The decision prohibited the imposition of any illegal levies on humanitarian shipments or the linking of aid to political, ethnic, or religious considerations, in addition to criminalizing the assault or harassment of humanitarian workers and beneficiaries and subjecting any public official or entity that obstructs the delivery of aid to administrative and criminal accountability, including penalties that may include dismissal, imprisonment, and fines.

The decision also stipulates the establishment of a “National Humanitarian Access Authority” under the supervision of the Prime Minister, to be the central body responsible for visa and customs procedures, movement permits, and coordination of humanitarian work with international agencies and organizations operating in Sudan, with the authority to submit monthly reports on implementation.

The decree emphasized the obligation of all ministries, states, and public authorities to implement it in full, with the repeal of any provisions or practices that conflict with it. The decree is scheduled to enter into force one month after its publication in the official gazette.