Sudan – The United Nations welcomes the extension of the opening of the Adri crossing, and a aid convoy heading towards El Fasher

The welcome came by the Undersecretary of the Secretary -General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher, and the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, two Kliman, a peaceful bite.

Fletcher indicated that since it was reopened eight months ago, the Adri Life Crossing was an essential lifestyle for millions of people in need in the region.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that since August last year, it entered nearly 1,600 trucks carrying 52,500 metric tons of human goods to Sudan via Adri, a life -saving aid for about 2.3 million people.

Nearly three quarters of these supplies were emergency food aid and livelihoods, while the rest supported health, nutrition, shelter, water, sanitation and education services. The office affirmed that this extension is vital to preserving and expanding this lifeline.

Grave risks

Nevertheless, the Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has warned that bureaucratic obstacles still hinder relief operations, while the ongoing conflict poses serious risks to humanitarian workers.

This includes the state of North Darfur, where it was reported that violent bombing in Al -Fasher occurred yesterday, Wednesday, to damage a non -governmental organization.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that the city’s artillery fire earlier this week destroyed a water truck that the agency was supporting in the Saudi Hospital complex. This truck was transporting its water safe to about 1,000 patients in critical condition, and now their care has been disrupted.

The OCHA office again emphasized the need to stop attacks on civilians, humanitarian assets and medical facilities, and that all parties must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law.

The deterioration of the situation in Al -Fasher

The Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs expressed concern about the constant deterioration of the security situation in El Fasher and North Darfur.

He stated that the renewed clashes led to the displacement of at least 1700 people this week, as the International Organization for Migration reported that most of them flee to already crowded areas such as the city of Tawila. This new displacement is added to the displacement of 2000 people who fled from Abu Shuk and Al -Fasher camp last week.

The office said that despite the insecurity and difficulty in reaching, in cooperation with the partners it is doing its best to reach people in these areas with the support of life.

He said that a convoy of the World Food Program carrying food and food supplies for nearly 100,000 people in El Fasher left the bear north of Darfur.

He added that the convoy cuts more than 1000 km to deliver the necessary relief to people who have faced famine for nearly a year, explaining that more caravans are planned, but safe human access is necessary.

The escalating conflict in the East

The Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs again called for providing unrestricted access to humanitarian aid – through all necessary methods, whether across the border or conflict lines, in addition to protecting civilians, and immediately stopping hostilities.

He also pointed to the escalation of the conflict in the east of the country, as the repeated drones in Port Sudan destroyed the vital infrastructure and displaced an increasing number of people.

The International Organization for Migration said that more than 2,600 people have fled last week, raising the total number of new displaced persons in the city this month to more than 3000 people.