UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the global body is happy to report that under the leadership of Sudan Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown, the UN Country Team met in the capital, Khartoum, on Monday.
He said this is the first time the Team has convened in Khartoum since the start of the conflict in April 2023.
“While our 28 UN agencies, funds, and programmes have maintained their presence and operations from Port Sudan, this gradual move back to the capital marks an important step, signaling strengthened UN coordination and engagement on the ground,” he stated. “We will continue to update you as the situation develops.”
“Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation remains dire, particularly for those who have been displaced from their homes,” Dujarric added.
He said the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and its partners continue to respond to displacement from El Fasher, as well as Kordofan.
“In Tawila and Dabbah, teams are conducting in-person protection monitoring to identify urgent needs and refer cases of sexual violence survivors, separated children, and others requiring specialized support,” he said. “Immediate priorities include psychosocial support, family tracing and reunification, food assistance, non-food items, and identity documents. Many of those tend to be lost in displacement zones.”
Dujarric reported that across the border in Chad, site development, extensions, and infrastructure construction are ongoing in camps, integrated zones, and relocation sites.
“Reception sites continue to face critical shortages of shelters and latrines, increasing vulnerability and requiring urgent action to ensure dignified conditions and reduce exposure to the weather,” he said. “We continue to call for an end to hostilities so that civilians can receive the respite and protection they urgently need.”