Khartoum, Sudan – (African Boulevard News) – The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has revealed that over 20,000 people have fled violence in western Sudan and crossed into eastern Chad since late last week. WFP officials say that the situation is alarming and more support is needed to ensure that the displaced persons get food, water, and shelter.
” We are loading our trucks now for the 10,000, 20,000 as per UNHCR and the government’s figures, that may have crossed already the border from Sudan to Chad. It’s extremely important. We have already dispatched food for 7,000 people, but more support is needed,” said WFP country director Amer Daoudi.
The violence began on April 23 when armed militia groups attacked several areas in the city of El Geneina, in the West Darfur region. Clashes between the Arab and non-Arab communities have continued since then, leading to the displacement of thousands of people. The majority of the displaced persons are women and children who have fled their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
According to the WFP, the displaced persons are in urgent need of food, water, shelter, and medical care. The organization has dispatched teams to the region to assess the situation and provide assistance to those in need. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is also providing support to the displaced persons.
“We are calling on the international community to help us provide the necessary assistance to those affected by the violence. The situation is dire, and we need more support to ensure that the displaced persons get the help they need,” said Daoudi.
Chad already hosts over 300,000 refugees from neighboring countries, including Sudan. The recent influx of displaced persons has put a strain on the country’s resources, and more support is needed to ensure that the refugees get the necessary assistance.
The Sudanese government has condemned the violence in the region and pledged to bring the perpetrators to justice. However, the situation remains tense, and there are concerns that the violence could escalate further.
In conclusion, the recent violence in western Sudan has led to the displacement of over 20,000 people who have fled to eastern Chad. The displaced persons are in urgent need of food, water, shelter, and medical care. The international community is being called upon to provide the necessary support to ensure that the refugees get the help they need.
