WFP Delivers First Aid Convoy to Zamzam Camp

The World Food Programme (WFP) has successfully delivered its first convoy of food aid to the Zamzam camp in North Darfur since famine was declared there three months ago, marking a crucial step in addressing Sudan's escalating humanitarian crisis. Over 700 trucks carrying 17,500 tonnes of food, sufficient to feed 1.5 million people for a month, are en route to various high-risk areas affected by ongoing conflict and severe food insecurity. WFP's Regional Director for Eastern Africa, Laurent Bukera, emphasized the need for safe passage for aid deliveries and sustained international support to reach vulnerable populations. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has resulted in catastrophic hunger, displacing over 14 million people and pushing many into famine conditions. The Sudanese government has extended the use of the Adré border crossing with Chad to facilitate aid delivery, which had faced significant delays due to fighting and impassable roads. As the situation worsens, the WFP aims to expand its reach from two million people per month to over eight million by year's end.