Aid Trucks Enter Sudan from Chad for the First Time Since February

Aid Trucks Enter Sudan from Chad for the First Time Since February

On Thursday, August 22, a convoy of trucks carrying essential food supplies crossed the Adre border from Chad into Sudan for the first time since February. This delivery marks a significant development in the humanitarian response for Sudan’s crisis.

The aid trucks, managed by the World Food Program (WFP) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), are transporting crucial items including sorghum, oil, and rice. These supplies are intended for over 12,000 individuals facing severe food shortages in the Kereneik region of West Darfur.

Sylvain Natural from the WFP highlighted the importance of this route, noting, “This is very good news because this corridor is the easiest and the fastest for humanitarian aid to reach populations in critical need in Darfur.” The route’s reopening is a significant boost for delivering necessary relief to those affected by the ongoing crisis.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that 131 trucks with both food and non-food relief supplies have been authorized to pass through the border. The border had been closed earlier this year due to security concerns. Sudanese armed forces had expressed worries that the border might be used to smuggle weapons to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which led to the closure.

The reestablishment of this aid corridor is a critical step in addressing the humanitarian needs in Darfur and reflects a positive shift in facilitating aid access to vulnerable populations.

Source: Africa News