Hostilities in Sudan and South Sudan have led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, according to UN humanitarians. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) highlighted the worsening humanitarian situation due to continued insecurity in various regions.
In Sudan’s South Kordofan state, over 10,000 displaced individuals are living in camps with critical shortages in essential services like food, healthcare, water, sanitation, shelter, and education. Most of these families fled insecurity and hunger in Kadugli and Dilling, while others arrived from West Kordofan, East Darfur, and even South Sudan after perilous journeys.
OCHA’s partners in North Darfur have reported the recent arrival of more than 1,000 people in the Tawila area, facing severe shortages of food, health services, and basic household items. The organization is providing hot meals through community kitchens but emphasizes the need for additional support to address other essential needs.
Displacement is also ongoing in East Darfur and Blue Nile states, while in South Sudan, renewed fighting and airstrikes in Jonglei state have forced around 280,000 individuals to flee their homes. The spread of cholera in Jonglei’s Duk County is attributed to overcrowding in displacement sites and limited access to safe water and sanitation.
Humanitarian operations face significant challenges, with looting and damage to facilities, assets, and intimidation of aid workers hampering response efforts in the region.
