The United Nations has said the situation in Sudan’s North Darfur state remains catastrophic following the fall of its capital, El Fasher, with continued attacks on civilians. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said civilians continue to flee toward Tawila, a town 40 kilometres away, and humanitarian access to El Fasher remains blocked.
OCHA said, in Tawila, the United Nations and local partners are working to register new arrivals to provide emergency support, but huge gaps persist, including shelter materials, medicines and trauma care supplies, food assistance and psychosocial support.
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimated that at least 62,000 people have been displaced from El Fasher and surrounding areas between the 26th and 29th of October, with insecurity along routes continuing to restrict movements. OCHA renewed its appeal for new, flexible funding, as less than one-third of the 4.2 billion dollar response plan for Sudan has been covered.
