The United Nations and its humanitarian partners are intensifying efforts to assist thousands of displaced families in Sudan’s North Darfur region, where a worsening crisis has left communities in dire need of basic necessities. Since the October 26 takeover of El Fasher, the state capital, thousands have fled violence, seeking refuge in areas like Tawila, approximately 40 kilometers west. However, these displaced populations are facing severe challenges, including a lack of food, clean water, shelter, and medical care. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has described the situation as critical, with over 3,000 recent arrivals at the Al Omda displacement camp alone requiring urgent assistance. Many, including injured individuals, people with disabilities, and unaccompanied children, are forced to sleep in the open without proper sanitation or protection from the cold. Similar conditions have been reported in other camps, such as Daba Al Naira and Um Jangour, where more than 6,500 people are without shelter or essential supplies. Additionally, hundreds of families who fled El Fasher on foot have reached Al Dabba in Northern State, enduring days of harsh conditions. Approximately 2,800 people are now sheltering in overcrowded sites with limited access to food, water, or medical aid. Many have lost family members during their arduous journey. With more families expected to arrive in the coming days, OCHA has emphasized the urgent need for food, medical care, psychosocial support, shelter, and warm clothing. While the UN and its partners are mobilizing emergency supplies, available resources remain insufficient. The humanitarian response plan for Sudan is only 28 percent funded, highlighting the need for additional support to address the escalating crisis in Darfur and Kordofan regions.
