The 28 agencies, funds and programs maintained their presence and operations from the coastal city of Port Sudan, amid brutal fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
“This gradual return to the capital marks an important step, a sign of strengthening coordination and commitment of the UN on the ground.», the spokesperson for the secretary general, Stéphane Dujarric,saidin New York.
Supporting displaced people
Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire, particularly for those displaced by the violence.
The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCRand our partners continue to respond to travel from El Fasher in Darfur, as well as in Kordofan.
“In Tawila and Dabbah, teams conduct in-person protection monitoring to identify urgent needs and refer cases of survivors of sexual violence, separated children and others. requiring specialist support,” he said.
Immediate priorities include psychosocial support, family tracing and reunification, food assistance, non-food items and identity documents.
End hostilities
The UN also continues to provide assistance to people who have fled to Chad.
Mr. Dujarric said that “site development, expansions and infrastructure construction are underway in camps, integrated areas and relocation sites.”
However, he warned that “reception sites continue to face a serious shortage of shelters and latrinesincreasing vulnerability and requiring urgent action to ensure dignified conditions and reduce exposure to bad weather.
The spokesperson reiterated the UN’s call for an end to hostilities in Sudan “so that civilians can receive the respite and protection they urgently need.”
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