WFP says first aid trucks arrive at Sudan’s famine-hit Zamzam camp
Date
11/27/2024 3:22:52 AM
(MENAFN) The World Food Program (WFP) announced on Tuesday that its food trucks successfully arrived at the Zamzam camp in North Darfur, where famine was confirmed earlier this year. This marks the first delivery of food aid to the camp in several months. WFP spokesperson Leni Kinzli explained that the convoy, carrying emergency food assistance for 12,500 people, represents a small but crucial step in addressing the dire hunger crisis in the region. Despite the limited amount of aid, Kinzli emphasized that the delivery brings much-needed hope to the people of Zamzam, who have been isolated and battling famine on their own for an extended period.
Kinzli also shared that over 700 trucks carrying WFP food aid are currently on their way to various communities across Sudan. This includes 14 areas facing famine or at risk of it, as part of a broader effort to reach millions of people in conflict-affected regions. The total shipment will amount to about 17,500 tons of food, which is enough to feed approximately 1.5 million people for one month. This scale-up effort is critical as Sudan continues to suffer from widespread hunger due to ongoing conflict.
In her briefing, Kinzli urged all parties involved in Sudan's conflict, including militias, armed groups, and tribes, to ensure the safe passage of these convoys. She stressed the importance of unhindered access for humanitarian aid to prevent further spread of famine, particularly in Zamzam. Safe passage is essential to ensuring that aid can reach the most vulnerable communities, helping to halt the spread of hunger and providing life-saving assistance to those in need.
Since the onset of the conflict in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the situation in Sudan has become increasingly dire. The UN estimates that more than 20,000 people have been killed and nearly 10 million displaced. The WFP’s ongoing food assistance efforts are a vital lifeline for millions of Sudanese people affected by this prolonged crisis.
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