New York, April 01 (Darfur24)
The United Nations has welcomed the Sudanese government’s decision to keep the Adré border crossing with Chad open for humanitarian supplies and aid workers until the end of June.
The crossing, a key lifeline for Darfur and parts of Kordofan, has facilitated the delivery of more than 118,000 metric tons of aid since early 2024, enough to support over 3 million people, according to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
Dujarric said the extension is critical as escalating violence and displacement continue to drive humanitarian needs to unprecedented levels across Sudan.
In Blue Nile State, ongoing fighting has triggered fresh displacement, with local sources reporting that at least 4,000 people fled to Ethiopia in March, while others were displaced within the state.
Meanwhile, North Kordofan has seen a sharp rise in measles cases in displacement sites in El Obeid, with hundreds of suspected infections reported in recent weeks. The UN and its partners are preparing a vaccination campaign in April alongside ongoing efforts to provide water, health, and nutrition services.
Despite these efforts, the UN warned of major challenges, including funding shortages, limited water access, rising displacement, and delays in approvals for humanitarian operations.
The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan requires $2.9 billion to assist more than 20 million people, but has received only 16 percent of the needed funding so far. The UN called on donors to scale up support to ensure life-saving aid reaches those in need.