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The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) was activated on 25 May 2023 to support the humanitarian response following the outbreak of conflict on 15 April. The ETC is led by WFP in Sudan. ETC Situation Reports (SitReps) are produced monthly.
Highlights
• To date, the ETC is providing connectivity in 12 sites in Port Sudan for 18 UN agencies and 13 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), serving 489 humanitarian users. The ETC is also providing guest Wi-Fi in the WFP office in Kosti and extended connectivity services to UNHCR in Kassala.
• As of 19 September, the ETC received Wi-Fi and network equipment that will enable the enhancement of the existing connectivity services in Port Sudan and the scale-up of ETC connectivity services in the other priority locations―Kassala, Gedaref, Wad Madani.
• The movement of radio equipment into Port Sudan has been temporarily suspended as the customs clearance process remains challenging.