Sudan Events – Agencies
Adamor Tondlana, Deputy Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Sudan, revealed that more than 24.6 million people—over half of Sudan’s population—including over 9 million in four states, are suffering from acute food insecurity.
In an interview with Sudan Tribune, the UN official expressed deep concern over continued attacks on civilians in North Darfur and other areas. He urged all parties to the conflict to immediately halt attacks on civilians, their properties, and public service facilities.
He emphasized that international humanitarian law is clear, stressing that all parties to the conflict have a legal and moral obligation to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.
The UN official called for full adherence to these principles to prevent further harm and uphold fundamental human rights.
Tondlana stated that attacks and looting of humanitarian aid would only worsen the crisis. He affirmed that humanitarian organizations would continue to monitor the safety of relief workers, supplies, and assets to advocate for their protection.
He urged all parties to respect humanitarian operations and ensure the safe delivery of aid to vulnerable populations.
Describing attacks on aid workers as tragic, he noted that a significant number of humanitarian workers had lost their lives while performing their duties.
He added, “In less than two months of 2025, seven aid workers have been killed and two others injured. Since the beginning of the conflict, 86 humanitarian workers have been killed, and 48 others wounded.”
He explained that the most in-need states for aid include North Darfur, South Kordofan, Khartoum, and Al-Jazira, where a large number of war-affected individuals reside.
In a related context, Tondlana warned that the withdrawal or suspension of operations by medical organizations such as Doctors Without Borders would have dire consequences, particularly for children, women, and those in need of medical assistance.
