The conflict in Sudan has entered its third year, with millions of civilians facing displacement, hunger, and violence. The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest displacement crisis, affecting nearly 12.5 million people.
Despite recent efforts to deliver aid, humanitarian operations remain severely constrained due to insecurity, bureaucratic hurdles, and looting of aid offices and warehouses. The World Food Programme (WFP) managed to re-enter greater Khartoum after months without supply, coordinating assistance to nearly one million people over the coming weeks.
In North Darfur, UN partners delivered 1,700 metric tonnes of emergency food to Tawila and trucked clean water to 10,000 people recently displaced to El Fasher. However, access obstacles persist, with only 16% of visa applications approved for humanitarian personnel in March 2025, a sharp decrease from previous months.
Insecurity has also led to the abduction of aid workers, including a local doctor in East Darfur and an INGO staff member in Zalingei. The United Nations has called on all warring parties to halt hostilities, respect international humanitarian law, and ensure protection for civilians.
The UN Spokesperson emphasized that “all this aid is crucial to help the vulnerable communities,” highlighting the urgent need for safe and unhindered humanitarian access to those affected by the conflict.
Source: https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/04/1162386