3.10. Emergency Telecommunications (ETC)
Summary
Since the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, damaged telecommunications have disrupted the lives of millions of people and significantly hindered aid efforts. The ETC Cluster seeks to urgently restore communications in the most affected regions, including Khartoum, Darfur, and Kordofan, enabling faster and more coordinated delivery of humanitarian aid. Furthermore, the plan emphasises the importance of engaging local communities to ensure long-term sustainability and exit strategy after the ETC is de-activated.