The WFP reported the death of three staff members due to an aerial bombardment in Sudan on December 19, 2024. The conflict in Sudan has persisted since April 2023, severely impacting humanitarian efforts and exacerbating food insecurity. The WFP warns that Sudan could face a catastrophic hunger crisis affecting millions.
On December 19, 2024, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed the tragic loss of three of its personnel due to an aerial bombardment in Sudan. The WFP expressed its outrage regarding this incident through a statement shared on social media platform X. Furthermore, a WFP field office was reported to have sustained damage during the offensive. The organization is currently in the process of gathering further details and will issue updates as additional information becomes available.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has been marked by fierce clashes since April 2023, which pit the Sudanese army, led by de facto leader Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The deteriorating situation in Sudan is further compounded by alarming humanitarian conditions, as the WFP recently cautioned that the nation could face the largest hunger crisis globally in recent times, with over 1.7 million citizens either experiencing famine or at substantial risk of famine.
The humanitarian landscape in Sudan has deteriorated sharply due to the ongoing war between the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces. This conflict has resulted in widespread instability and humanitarian crises, with millions of individuals affected. As a key agency responding to food insecurity in the region, the World Food Programme has stressed the urgent need for assistance to avert a full-blown famine affecting a significant population. The recent incident of the aerial bombardment underscores the perilous environment in which humanitarian workers operate in Sudan.
The harrowing loss of three WFP staff members in Sudan’s escalating conflict highlights the severe risks faced by humanitarian workers in war-torn regions. With the ongoing violence and the looming hunger crisis threatening millions, the international community must prioritize support and intervention efforts to safeguard the lives of both civilians and aid workers. The WFP’s commitment to gathering information on the incident is imperative as the situation continues to unfold.
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