KHARTOUM, Jan 8 – Ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has displaced thousands of families across Sudan, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Approximately 3,150 households were displaced from Kutum and Um Baru localities, North Darfur, between 23 and 25 December 2024.
In a positive development, a 28-truck convoy carrying food and medical supplies reached Khartoum, marking the first aid delivery to the capital since the war began. The supplies were delivered to Al Bashayer Hospital and other facilities, offering relief to those in need.
On 31 December 2024, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Ms. Clementine Nkweta-Salami, launched the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, seeking $4.2 billion (RM18.91 billion) to assist nearly 21 million vulnerable people in Sudan.
Islamic Relief’s Contributions
Between 29 December 2024 and 5 January 2025, Islamic Relief provided vital aid to affected communities:
- Food aid: Distributed food to over 5,900 people in Blue Nile State and 900 families in Gedaref State.
- Health services: Treated 141 patients through mobile clinics in West Kordofan and provided financial help for 16 patients in North Kordofan.
- Nutrition screening: Screened 10,715 children and 14,195 pregnant and lactating women in Central Darfur and North Kordofan, with many admitted to feeding programs.
- Clean water: Supplied 287 barrels of water to 178 families in West Kordofan.
- Hygiene and shelter: Distributed hygiene kits to 110 families, held awareness sessions for 4,560 households, and set up 139 tents for displaced families in Gedaref.
As the crisis worsens, Islamic Relief and other organizations are calling for more international support to help millions of people in need.
