Attachments
Highlights
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On 20 August, the US Secretary of State expressed optimism about a potential humanitarian agreement in Sudan, hoping it could lead to a broader peace deal to end the ongoing conflict. He emphasized the severity of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, including the lack of access to food and basic necessities for millions of people. The US-brokered talks in Switzerland have resulted in resumed aid deliveries from Chad and ongoing negotiations to establish vital aid corridors.
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The situation in Sudan remains deeply concerning, with the UN Fact-Finding Mission reporting widespread abuses by both the Sudanese army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), potentially amounting to war crimes or crimes against humanity. The report asserts that these findings, based on interviews and evidence gathered, underscore the urgent need for international intervention to protect civilians and halt the violence. The call for an arms embargo and a peacekeeping force reflects the gravity of the crisis and the imperative to restore peace and order.
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The UN Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) visited both Sudan and Chad from 29-30 August. In Port Sudan, she was accompanied by the Secretary General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan and an inter-agency delegation, including the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, and senior officials from WFP and UNICEF. Together, they met with the Transitional Sovereignty Council and senior officials to discuss humanitarian efforts and aid routes, with a particular focus on the Adré border crossing to facilitate aid delivery.
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Following her visit to Sudan, the DSG travelled to Chad, where she met with officials, visited the border, and launched the cross-border operation from Adré to facilitate the delivery of food, medicine, and core relief items (CRIs) from Chad to Sudan. Additionally, she announced a US$5 million Rapid Response allocation from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to assist people affected by recent floods in Chad. The DSG was accompanied by a delegation of government officials and UN representatives, including Chad’s Minister of Social and Humanitarian Affairs, UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, and UNHCR Chad Representative.
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On 3 September, flooding in Maban County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, displaced residents from areas such as old Bunj, Munawenye, and Hai Neem. Evacuees sought refuge on higher ground, including the county headquarters. Several government offices were flooded, and the road between Doro refugee camp and Bunj was damaged but remains passable. Humanitarian compounds and the airstrip were protected by a newly built dike. However, rising water levels may further affect the camps receiving new arrivals if the rains persist.