Humanitarian operations in Sudan’s North Darfur region face imminent collapse due to fighting, the UN migration agency. has warned, urging urgent funding and safe aid delivery.
“Despite rising needs, operations are on the brink of collapse,” the International Organization for Migration said, citing empty warehouses and restricted aid convoys.
The IOM called for immediate resources to mitigate the impact of the ongoing war between General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces.
“Our teams reach only a fraction of those in need due to insecurity and depleted supplies,” IOM Director General Amy Pope said.
Displaced civilians undertake dangerous journeys with no access to food, water, or medical care, heading toward overcrowded camps in Tawila, roughly 70 kilometers away.
“In the camps, we receive only limited meals and lack clean water and sanitation, increasing disease risks like cholera,” said 20-year-old Sohaiba Omar.
Volunteer Batoul Mohamed added, “The displaced are too many and hungry; it is heartbreaking to see people unable to eat due to shortages.”
The conflict erupted in 2023 between former allies meant to lead Sudan’s democratic transition, leaving at least 40,000 dead and 12 million displaced, though actual numbers may be much higher.
The IOM warned of “an even greater catastrophe” unless international actors provide immediate support to prevent the humanitarian disaster from worsening.
