Geneva, Feb. 5, 2026 (SUNA) — Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris met on Thursday morning with the Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amy Pope, and officials responsible for the Sudan portfolio, to discuss the humanitarian situation and the displacement crisis caused by the proxy war launched by rebel militias against Sudan and its citizens. The meeting marked the start of his ongoing briefing sessions in Geneva.The Prime Minister expressed the Government of Sudan’s gratitude to IOM and its leadership for their pivotal role in responding to the humanitarian crisis, commending the efforts of the organization’s country office. He reviewed the challenges facing Sudanese abroad and the impediments confronting returnees, reaffirming the government’s expectation that IOM will take a greater role in supporting voluntary return, reintegration, and early recovery, while linking humanitarian action to the development agenda.Prime Minister Idris also briefed Director General Pope on the Government of Hope Peace Initiative, describing it as a purely national framework and a comprehensive solution that addresses the full complexities of the imposed war. The initiative outlines a roadmap to sustainable peace, the end of hostilities, and the creation of a favourable environment for voluntary return and reconstruction. He reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating the work of humanitarian organizations and ensuring the safety of humanitarian personnel, within the framework of respecting national sovereignty and coordinating through official government mechanisms.Director General Amy Pope welcomed the initiative and affirmed IOM’s commitment to scaling up efforts through its Khartoum office to support displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and national recovery and reconstruction efforts.BH/BH