Port Sudan: The second 'Ship of Goodness,' carrying 1,605 tons of food, clothing, and hygiene supplies from Trkiye to Sudan, arrived at Port Sudan on Monday, as the country continues to grapple with a deepening humanitarian crisis.

According to Anadolu Agency, the humanitarian ship, dispatched by the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), was welcomed with an official reception ceremony at Port Sudan. The event was attended by Trkiye's Ambassador to Khartoum Fatih Yildiz, IHH Board Member Mehmet Enes Arikan, Sudan's Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Selva Adem, and several local officials.

Ambassador Yildiz stated that this was the fourth humanitarian ship sent from Trkiye since the beginning of the conflict. 'Two were dispatched under the coordination of Trkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), and this marks the second shipment sent by IHH,' he said.

Yildiz highlighted the importance of continued support, especially amid reports of recent developments in Sudan's capital. 'The arrival of such a ship to Sudan boosts morale, both for us and the Sudanese people. At a time when Khartoum is being liberated, the Sudanese need our solidarity more than ever,' he added.

Mehmet Enes Arikan from IHH emphasized the organization's ongoing relief efforts under the slogan 'Guided by Goodness, En Route to Sudan.' He mentioned that Sudan has been in crisis since April 15, 2023, when armed conflict between rival military factions erupted.

The ship delivered crucial humanitarian aid, including food parcels, clothing, hygiene kits, and shelter materials. These supplies will be distributed to affected communities across Sudan in coordination with local authorities and humanitarian partners on the ground.