Nairobi, March 30 (Darfur24)
The Sudan Social Development Organization (SUDO) has shut down all its offices in Darfur areas under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after authorities refused to renew its operating license, according to sources.
A former employee, who requested anonymity, told Darfur24 that the Sudanese Relief and Humanitarian Operations Agency declined to renew the organization’s registration since January, forcing closures in East, South, and West Darfur, as well as the suspension of its office in Tawila, North Darfur.
The move has halted more than 12 humanitarian projects, including nutrition, healthcare, cash assistance, and protection programs, affecting thousands of beneficiaries—particularly in displacement camps such as Kalma, Atash, Al-Sareef, and Al-Salam.
The source added that the decision has also impacted over 100 staff and disrupted support for multiple health facilities. SUDO has been operating more than eight health centers across El Geneina, Zalingei, Nyala, and several localities in partnership with Doctors Without Borders.
Another humanitarian source, also speaking anonymously, noted that SUDO played a key role in delivering medicines and sustaining health services after the RSF took control of Nyala in October 2023, noting that its offices hosted several international and local organizations to facilitate aid operations.
A humanitarian worker warned that restrictions are being extended to other groups, including Al-Manar in East Darfur, and called for urgent intervention to allow aid organizations to operate and address the growing gaps in health and essential services.
The head of the Sudanese Relief and Humanitarian Operations Agency in South Darfur, Al-Ghali Akzem, declined to comment on the reasons behind the decision.