The World Food Programme (WFP) is calling on SAF-dominated Sudanese government to reopen the Adré border crossing from Chad into West Darfur, citing the impending rainy season which will make alternative routes impassable.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to a severe hunger crisis, affecting over 26 million people, with 755,000 facing catastrophic hunger and reported hunger-related deaths.
WFP’s Regional Emergency Coordinator for Sudan, Betty Ka, visited the country last week and highlighted the urgent need for increased international support and access. She stated that the only currently open cross-border route is from Tine (Chad) into North Darfur, while the Adré crossing into West Darfur remains closed by the Sudanese government.
The Tine route is longer and costlier, and will soon be inaccessible due to the rainy season, worsening the delivery of aid.
Since the conflict began in April 2023, WFP has provided food and cash assistance to 7.7 million people. In 2024, the agency has supported over 4 million internally displaced people, refugees, and vulnerable communities across Sudan.
Ka also stressed the need for a ceasefire to facilitate large-scale aid delivery and prevent famine and disease. The WFP continues to advocate for intensified international diplomatic efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire.
