The World Food Program (WFP) has issued an urgent call for safe passage to deliver food aid to the conflict-stricken regions of Sudan’s North Darfur and South Kordofan states. This marks the first time in months that WFP convoys are heading to these areas, where famine has been confirmed in Zamzam, North Darfur.
In a statement on social media platform X, the WFP announced, “We have the food, we have the trucks, and we have the staff on board to ensure this aid gets there. Now, we need all warring parties and armed groups to allow this vital food and nutrition to arrive safely.”
The plea comes amid escalating concerns over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan. On Wednesday, the Sudanese government extended the opening of the Adre border crossing with Chad for an additional three months to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to those affected by the ongoing civil war.
The government reported that 28.9 million people in Sudan are in need of humanitarian assistance, with 16.9 million requiring life-saving aid. An estimated 840,000 metric tonnes of assistance will be needed in the next two months to address the dire situation.
Previously closed in February due to concerns over the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) allegedly transporting weapons through it, the Adre land border crossing’s reopening is a critical step toward alleviating the suffering of millions.
The WFP’s appeal underscores the urgent need for cooperation from all parties involved in the conflict to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those in desperate need. The organization’s efforts highlight the severity of the crisis and the importance of unimpeded access to affected regions.
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