Archive · 12 Nov 2025
UN Warns Sudan Aid Operations on Brink of Collapse Amidst Devastating War
Helpers who bring food and medicine to people in Sudan are saying they can't do their job anymore.
Their storage places are almost empty, it's too dangerous to bring supplies, and they aren't allowed to bring enough to help everyone.
Because of this, people who had to leave their homes are not getting the food, water, or medicine they desperately need.
Many children are getting very sick because they don't have enough food.
The UN migration agency is worried that all help might stop soon if they don't get more money and a safe way to bring supplies.
Other countries are trying to get the fighting to stop, but it's very difficult.
The war has caused many people to leave their homes, and now they don't have basic things to survive.
UN migration agency warns humanitarian operations in Sudan's North Darfur are on the brink of collapse.
Aid convoys face insecurity, warehouses are nearly empty, and access restrictions hinder relief efforts.
Nearly 90,000 people have fled el-Fasher after its capture by the RSF, facing perilous journeys with no access to basic necessities.
Malnutrition rates among children under five in displacement camps in Tawila are alarmingly high.
International efforts are underway for a ceasefire, with Egypt meeting Sudan's army chief, but conditions for agreement remain contentious.
- Who
- The UN migration agency (IOM) and Doctors Without Borders
- What
- Humanitarian operations in North Darfur are on the brink of collapse, with warehouses empty, aid convoys attacked, and severe malnutrition among displaced children.
- When
- Tuesday, with ongoing conflict and worsening conditions.
- Where
- North Darfur, Sudan, particularly el-Fasher and displacement camps like Tawila.
- Why
- The ongoing civil war between the Sudanese army and the RSF has led to insecurity, restricted access for aid, and mass displacement, overwhelming humanitarian resources.
Sudanese Army
Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Ceasefire Conditions
Sudanese Army
Any ceasefire must be preceded by the RSF's withdrawal from civilian areas and disarmament.
Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Agreed to a humanitarian truce last week.
- Humanitarian Warning Agency
- UN Migration Agency (IOM)
- Region Affected
- North Darfur, Sudan
- Recent Event Trigger
- RSF capture of el-Fasher
- Displaced from El-Fasher
- Nearly 90,000 people
- Malnutrition Rate (Children under 5 in Tawila)
- Over 70% acutely malnourished, one-third severely acutely malnourished
- Total Displaced in Sudan
- 12 million
- Estimated Deaths in Sudan
- At least 40,000 (WHO)
