By Riches Soberekon
According to CARE International, delivering aid to Darfur is possible but challenging due to the ongoing conflict.
David Mcdonald, the regional director of CARE International, emphasized the importance of establishing peaceful routes for aid delivery.
In April, Sudan experienced a surge of violence as tensions between the military, led by Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, escalated. The conflict spread to Khartoum and other areas, resulting in a state of chaos.
The conflict in Darfur, previously known for genocidal war in the early 2000s, has now transformed into ethnic violence.
UN officials report that the RSF and allied Arab militias have targeted African communities in the region.
Mcdonald expressed concern over an anticipated rise in the number of displaced people in need of assistance.
The ongoing violence in Darfur is expected to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has become an urban battlefield. RSF forces have taken over homes and converted them into operational bases, while the army has launched attacks on residential areas using artillery fire.
UN organizations specializing in health, migration, refugees, human rights, and food have issued appeals for financial support. However, their appeals, totaling over $3 billion, are currently less than 27% funded.
Liz Throssell, a spokesperson for the UN estimates that at least 4,000 people have been killed as a result of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The violence has had a severe impact on the lives of countless individuals.
CARE International’s ability to provide aid in South Darfur is attributed to their strong ties with local communities.
These connections enable them to navigate the challenging circumstances and deliver assistance where it is needed most.
To effectively deliver aid and assistance, Mcdonald emphasized the necessity of establishing peaceful routes in South Darfur.
