WFP Delivers Aid to Over 800,000 in Sudan
December 17, 2024
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that it has successfully delivered food assistance to over 800,000 people in Sudan facing severe food insecurity. The aid was distributed in the form of wheat flour, sorghum, pulses, vegetable oil, and fortified blended food.
The distribution took place in 12 states across the country, including Darfur, Blue Nile, and White Nile, which have been heavily affected by conflict and displacement. According to WFP, more than half of the population in these areas is food insecure, and the situation is expected to worsen in the coming months.
“The food insecurity situation in Sudan is deeply concerning,” said WFP Executive Director David Beasley. “We are doing everything we can to reach those in need and prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.”
The WFP operation in Sudan is part of a larger effort by the UN to address the ongoing crisis in the country. The conflict in Darfur has displaced more than 2 million people and created a massive humanitarian crisis. Additionally, Sudan has been facing severe economic problems, including high inflation and shortages of basic commodities.
The WFP is working closely with the Sudanese government and other partners to provide food assistance to those in need. The organization is also providing support to local communities to help them improve their food security and resilience.
“We are grateful for the support of WFP and other donors,” said Sudan’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Omar Bashir Manis. “Their assistance is saving lives and helping to prevent a famine.”
The WFP is calling on the international community to provide additional funding to support its operations in Sudan. The organization requires $1.8 billion in funding to continue providing food assistance to the most vulnerable in the country.
WFP delivers aid to over 800,000 in Sudan
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