17 August
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the decision of the Sudanese authorities to re-open the Adre border crossing (OSSG)
16 August
UN aid agencies on Friday welcomed the news that the Sudanese authorities will open Adre border crossing from Chad into Sudan, as the war-torn country faces famine or acute hunger in many regions, with many roads impassable owing to heavy rains. (UN News)
15 August
- At least five children reportedly killed and 20 injured in shelling of school and market in El Obeid city, Sudan (UNICEF)
14 August
- ‘We can still turn the tide against hunger and famine in Sudan’ | World Food Programme can reach millions with assistance – if funding and a ceasefire arrive (WFP)
- Education on hold: Sudan war robs young people’s hope for the future (UNHCR)
- 7 Things You Need to Know About Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis (OCHA)
13 August
- A crisis of neglect (UNICEF)
12 August
- “Sudan at Breaking Point” Warns IOM as Famine, Floods add to Massive Displacement (IOM)
11 August
- The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed at the evolving situation in El Fasher, North Darfur, where fierce fighting has been reported between the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces and elements of the Armed Struggle Movements. Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
9 August
- Rainy season ushers in severe floods, worsens plight for thousands displaced by war (UNHCR)
- UNICEF ‘using every possible means’ to get food to children facing famine in Sudan (UN News)
7 August
- Infographic: Sudan Crisis Regional Response – Situation Update, 7 August 2024 (IOM)
6 August
The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains an absolute catastrophe.
A staggering 26 million people are in acute hunger. That’s the equivalent of New York City times three – full of starving families and malnourished children.
More than 10 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, hunger and deprivation.
OCHA appeals to Security Council for urgent action to fight famine.
- Remarks as delivered by WFP Assistant Executive Director Stephen Omollo at the Security Council Session on Sudan (WFP)
- Two senior UN officials appealed to the Security Council on Tuesday for more resources and greater humanitarian access in Sudan, where people are literally dying of hunger as the war between rival militaries rages on. (UN News)
- Days after the Famine Review Committee concluded that famine conditions are present in Zamzam camp, close to El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, a top humanitarian official told the Security Council that “this is an entirely man-made crisis – and a shameful stain on our collective conscience.” (UNIFEED)
5 August
- In response to alarming new findings confirming famine conditions in parts of Darfur, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is urging an immediate cessation of hostilities, rapid scale up of life-saving food, nutrition and cash assistance as well as of the emergency agricultural aid. (FAO)
- ‘Women-led organizations are heroes of the humanitarian work in Sudan’ – Interview with activist Shaza Ahmed (UN Women)
- As Number of IDPs Continues to Rise in Gedaref, Solar Solutions Enhance Safety of Displaced Families (UNDP)
3 August
- Statement by UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner on the Famine Crisis in Sudan (UNDP)
2 August
- UNHCR urges action as famine is confirmed in displacement site in Darfur, Sudan (UNHCR)
- Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan reiterates need for urgent intervention as experts confirm famine conditions (OCHAUN RC/HC Sudan)
1 August
- Situation in Zamzam camp – home to more than 400,000 displaced people – has passed famine thresholds, according to Famine Review Committee (UNICEF)
- Famine is now prevalent in areas of war-torn Sudan and will continue through the next two months, according to a new global food insecurity report (UN News)
