Select committee: International Development Committee
The situation in Sudan
Closed
Opened 18 Nov 2024
Closed 24 Feb 2026
International Development Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
Almost a year since the last IDC session on Sudan this evidence session focused on the most recent developments in the conflict and the challenges regarding the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) have published its review into the UK's response to the crisis which was considered and was followed with questions to the Minister on the UK's response and forward plans.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 18 November 2024.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 3 oral evidence sessionsLatest 24 February 2026
- 15 witnesses
Recent activity
- The situation in Sudan24 February 2026, Oral evidence
- Correspondence from the UAE Ambassador relating to the situation in Sudan, 24 February 202624 February 2026, Correspondence
- Correspondence to the UAE Ambassador relating to the situation in Sudan, 29 January 202624 February 2026, Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 |
The situation in Sudan
Alex de Waal · World Peace Foundation,
Dave Philips · Samaritan’s Purse,
Kholood Khair · Confluence Advisory,
Rosalind Marsden
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| 28 Oct 2025 |
The situation in Sudan
Dr Bashair Ahmed,
Kate Foster · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office,
Liz Ditchburn · Independent Commission for Aid Impact,
Shayna Lewis · PAEMA (Preventing and Ending Mass Atrocities,
The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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| 26 Nov 2024 |
The situation in Sudan
Alsanosi Adam · Emergency Response Room,
Claire San Filippo · Médecins Sans Frontières,
Dame Rosalind Marsden · Africa Programme, Chatham House,
Dr Eva Khair · Sudan Transnational Consortium,
Dr Kate Ferguson · Protection Approaches,
Will Carter · Norwegian Refugee Council
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Alex de Waal · Executive Director | World Peace Foundation | 1 |
| Alsanosi Adam · Coordinator | Emergency Response Room | 1 |
| Claire San Filippo · Emergency Coordinator | Médecins Sans Frontières | 1 |
| Dame Rosalind Marsden · Associate Fellow | Africa Programme, Chatham House | 1 |
| Dave Philips · Deputy Director of International Projects | Samaritan’s Purse | 1 |
| Dr Bashair Ahmed | Not recorded | 1 |
| Dr Eva Khair · Director | Sudan Transnational Consortium | 1 |
| Dr Kate Ferguson · Co-Executive Director | Protection Approaches | 1 |
| Kate Foster · Africa Director | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office | 1 |
| Kholood Khair · Founder | Confluence Advisory | 1 |
| Liz Ditchburn · Commissioner | Independent Commission for Aid Impact | 1 |
| Rosalind Marsden | Not recorded | 1 |
| Shayna Lewis · Sudan Specialist and Senior Adviser | PAEMA (Preventing and Ending Mass Atrocities | 1 |
| The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington · Minister of State for International Development and Africa | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office | 1 |
| Will Carter · Country Director, Sudan | Norwegian Refugee Council | 1 |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | Not recorded | Correspondence from the UAE Ambassador relating to the situation in Sudan, 24 February 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Not recorded | Correspondence to the UAE Ambassador relating to the situation in Sudan, 29 January 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | Not recorded | Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary relating to The Situation in Sudan, 18 December 2024 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | Not recorded | Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary relating to The Situation in Sudan, 18 November 2024 |