![The 6th aid ship, carrying 2,600 tons of humanitarian aid prepared under the leadership of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) to meet humanitarian needs in Sudan, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding, departs from Mersin International Port in Mersin, Turkiye on January 10, 2026. [Mustafa Ünal Uysal - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AA-20260110-40215645-40215644-SIXTH_AID_SHIP_CARRYING_HUMANITARIAN_HELP_FOR_SUDAN_DEPARTS_FROM_MERSIN-1-1.jpg)
Turkiye on Saturday dispatched its sixth “Goodness Ship” carrying 2,600 tons of humanitarian aid to Sudan from the Turkish coastal city of Mersin, continuing relief efforts for people affected by the African country’s continuing conflict. The ship was prepared under the coordination of the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) in cooperation with local authorities, civil society organizations, and the Qatar Fund for Development. Ali Hamza Pehlivan, the head of AFAD, said Turkiye has not been idle in the face of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, noting that earlier shipments delivered 5,500 tons of aid in 2024 plus 30,000 tents in three vessels sent just last month. The latest shipment includes food, personal care items, medical supplies, and shelter […]
