The United Nations has announced that, in coordination with its humanitarian partners, it is organizing a cross-border aid convoy from Chad to Sudan to support up to 40,000 displaced individuals who have fled conflict zones.
UN Secretary-General’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, explained that the convoy will depart from the Adré border crossing in Chad, pass through the city of El Geneina in West Darfur, and reach the Boutilila area in North Darfur State, which is witnessing a critical humanitarian situation following the RSF takeover of the Zamzam camp and the ensuing mass displacement and horrific violence against civilians.
Dujarric pointed out that hundreds of thousands of displaced people, including women and children, are now living in dire conditions, and that the situation in Zamzam has been described for months as a “famine.” Meanwhile, the city of El Fasher and its surroundings have been subjected to artillery shelling, resulting in dozens of civilian casualties.
In this context, he confirmed that the UN Special Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, continues to hold meetings in Port Sudan with various Sudanese parties, foremost among them Army Commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in an effort to support conflict de-escalation efforts, enhance civilian protection, and work toward opening sustainable corridors for aid delivery and humanitarian staff movement.
He also stressed that the United Nations continues to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for engagement in an inclusive political process that would restore Sudan to the path of peace and stability. He urged the warring parties to comply with international humanitarian law and to ensure the safe passage of civilians and humanitarian aid.
