Escalating conflict in Sudan’s North Darfur state has left civilians stranded and hindered humanitarian efforts, according to UN officials. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) expressed worry over the situation, highlighting that thousands of civilians in North Darfur, particularly in Wadi Qardi and Um Saad, are isolated from aid. In another region, the conflict in Kordofan has forced people to flee, with around 3,000 individuals displaced from Kadugli and Dilling to White Nile state between January 15 and January 19.
Famine conditions have been confirmed in Kadugli, and severe food insecurity is prevalent in Dilling, as reported by the UN office. Additionally, nearly 2,000 displaced individuals have sought refuge in Kosti, White Nile state, over the past three weeks, adding strain to already stretched services. Since late October, approximately 19,500 people have fled Kordofan to White Nile, exacerbating the humanitarian situation in the region.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has urged all parties involved to safeguard civilians and civilian infrastructure promptly. They emphasized the critical need for swift, safe, unimpeded, and continuous humanitarian access to those in need. Despite efforts to provide aid such as food supplies, shelter, and sanitation services, there are significant gaps due to funding shortages. The office has made an appeal for additional funding to enhance life-saving assistance, with a call for 2.9 billion US dollars in 2026 to aid over 20 million vulnerable individuals in Sudan.
