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“The battle for El Fasher has escalated significantly and we have documented increasing incidents of civilians being killed as a result of shelling and airstrikes by both the RSF and the SAF” - Türk.
“The battle for El Fasher has escalated significantly and we have documented increasing incidents of civilians being killed as a result of shelling and airstrikes by both the RSF and the SAF” - Türk.
Uganda has received more than 100,000 asylum seekers since January 2024. Sudanese refugees now make up the largest proportion of the new arrivals, accounting for 36% of the total number.
In Aboutengue nearly 44,500 Sudanese refugees, the majority of whom are women and children, are facing severe cuts to food rations and poor living conditions due to a lack of adequate shelter.
MSF urges the UN and international stakeholders involved in negotiating broader humanitarian access to consider all options to deliver food and essential supplies in the area, including by airdrops.
MSF urges the UN and international stakeholders involved in negotiating broader humanitarian access to consider all options to deliver food and essential supplies in the area, including by airdrops.
Refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan are facing hunger and disease in South Sudan as humanitarian funding dries up, food rations are squeezed, and the cost of food soars.
In the Abyei Administrative Area, heavy rains have significantly disrupted the main supply route in southern Abyei, obstructing humanitarian access and delaying deliveries.
Thousands of children in eastern Sudan are at risk of cholera following a major outbreak caused by widespread flooding, contaminated water and a decimated health system after 16 months of conflict.
Torrential rain has been causing havoc since June, with warnings that 11 million people could be exposed to exceptionally heavy rainfall in the coming days. The dam collapse claimed at least 30 lives.
Further anticipated flooding will likely exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, especially in remote communities with significant access constraints to humanitarian aid.
Al Kufra, a key entry point, is now overwhelmed, receiving about 350 Sudanese refugees each day. Flooding has also impacted on critical infrastructure, with some refugees forced to take shelter in schools.
Al Kufra, a key entry point, is now overwhelmed, receiving about 350 Sudanese refugees each day. Flooding has also impacted on critical infrastructure, with some refugees forced to take shelter in schools.
The second outbreak since the start of the war 16 months ago is threatening displaced communities across the country, warns UNHCR. Of particular concern are Kassala, Gedaref and Jazirah states.
The second outbreak since the start of the war 16 months ago is threatening displaced communities across the country, warns UNHCR. Of particular concern are Kassala, Gedaref and Jazirah states.
The ICRC has not managed to bring humanitarian relief into the city to this day, despite numerous efforts. We call on the parties to the conflict to respect their obligations under IHL.
This initial delivery will reach 13,000 people with provisions. WFP has food and nutrition supplies for around 500,000 people ready to move swiftly through the newly reopened route.
Trucks with about 4,800 metric tons of WFP food and nutrition assistance – enough for 500,000 people – are stuck in various locations across Sudan, due to impassable roads.
Since Saturday, at least 15 people have been killed, more than 130 injured and the 11th attack on the MSF-supported Saudi hospital - the last hospital able to perform surgery - caused extensive damage.