Download logoOCHA says that despite ongoing insecurity, the UN and its humanitarian partners continue to provide critical assistance to people in need in Sudan, including in the effort to contain cholera in the Darfur region and other affected areas.
Yesterday – with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) – health authorities launched a 10-day cholera vaccination campaign in Tawila locality, North Darfur State, aiming to protect 95,000 displaced people. According to WHO, the current cholera outbreak – declared in June – has resulted in nearly 2,900 reported cases and 247 associated deaths in six states.
Meanwhile, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and its partners recently provided emergency shelter and essential household items to 12,000 people across Tawila, Al Lait and Um Hajaleej localities.
Elsewhere in North Darfur State, IOM reports that last week, about 1,300 people fled increased insecurity in villages in Um Baru locality, close to the Sudan-Chad border. They reportedly sought safety elsewhere in North Darfur and across the border in Chad.
In South Darfur State, up to three drone strikes reportedly hit locations in Nyala city yesterday. Local sources report that a civilian residence was struck, resulting in casualties.
In Blue Nile State, IOM reports that on Monday, increased insecurity displaced more than 3,300 people from several villages in Geisan locality, next to the Sudan-Ethiopia border. They reportedly sought safety in Wad Al Mahi locality.
Meanwhile, intercommunal tensions are rising in parts of South and Central Darfur states, where several deadly incidents have been reported in recent days.
Once again, OCHA calls on all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and to facilitate rapid, safe, unhindered and sustained humanitarian access.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA).
