World Food Programme expands aid delivery to 1M people in Sudan amid growing crisis
April 17, 2025 | United Nations, Federal
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The United Nations held a daily press briefing on April 17, 2025, addressing critical humanitarian issues in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, the West Bank, and Ukraine, among other topics.
The briefing began with an update on the humanitarian situation in Sudan. The World Food Programme (WFP) reported that a team successfully reached the greater Khartoum area to enhance aid efforts, aiming to assist nearly 1 million people in the coming months. A convoy of 14 trucks carrying over 280 metric tons of food and nutrition supplies arrived in Jabal Awalia, marking the first delivery to the area since December. This delivery is crucial as Jabal Awalia is at high risk of famine, with assistance planned for approximately 23,000 people. However, the WFP highlighted significant bureaucratic obstacles, noting that only 16% of visa applications for humanitarian personnel were approved in March, a sharp decline from 50% the previous month. This trend poses a serious threat to life-saving operations.
The briefing then shifted focus to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where ongoing violence in North and South Kivu provinces has exacerbated the displacement crisis. Over 25,000 displaced individuals have arrived in Kanyabayonga since April 8, fleeing armed conflict. Local authorities reported that nearly 1,200 children in Tanganyika have been unable to attend school due to displacement. Additionally, a cholera outbreak in Minova has raised concerns, with over 100 new cases reported recently.
In Gaza, the humanitarian situation remains dire as supplies are nearing depletion due to a full closure on cargo entry since March 2. Over 2 million people are trapped, with mental health needs escalating among children. The water sector has been severely impacted, with nearly 90% of water assets damaged. The UN reiterated Israel's obligations under international law to facilitate humanitarian relief.
The situation in the West Bank was also addressed, where ongoing Israeli military operations have displaced thousands and closed numerous schools, hindering access to education for many students.
The briefing concluded with updates from Ukraine, where a recent drone attack in Dnipro resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Humanitarian workers are responding to the needs of affected individuals, providing medical transport and emergency support.
Overall, the meeting underscored the urgent need for humanitarian access and support in conflict-affected regions, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation to address these crises effectively.
The briefing began with an update on the humanitarian situation in Sudan. The World Food Programme (WFP) reported that a team successfully reached the greater Khartoum area to enhance aid efforts, aiming to assist nearly 1 million people in the coming months. A convoy of 14 trucks carrying over 280 metric tons of food and nutrition supplies arrived in Jabal Awalia, marking the first delivery to the area since December. This delivery is crucial as Jabal Awalia is at high risk of famine, with assistance planned for approximately 23,000 people. However, the WFP highlighted significant bureaucratic obstacles, noting that only 16% of visa applications for humanitarian personnel were approved in March, a sharp decline from 50% the previous month. This trend poses a serious threat to life-saving operations.
The briefing then shifted focus to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where ongoing violence in North and South Kivu provinces has exacerbated the displacement crisis. Over 25,000 displaced individuals have arrived in Kanyabayonga since April 8, fleeing armed conflict. Local authorities reported that nearly 1,200 children in Tanganyika have been unable to attend school due to displacement. Additionally, a cholera outbreak in Minova has raised concerns, with over 100 new cases reported recently.
In Gaza, the humanitarian situation remains dire as supplies are nearing depletion due to a full closure on cargo entry since March 2. Over 2 million people are trapped, with mental health needs escalating among children. The water sector has been severely impacted, with nearly 90% of water assets damaged. The UN reiterated Israel's obligations under international law to facilitate humanitarian relief.
The situation in the West Bank was also addressed, where ongoing Israeli military operations have displaced thousands and closed numerous schools, hindering access to education for many students.
The briefing concluded with updates from Ukraine, where a recent drone attack in Dnipro resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Humanitarian workers are responding to the needs of affected individuals, providing medical transport and emergency support.
Overall, the meeting underscored the urgent need for humanitarian access and support in conflict-affected regions, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation to address these crises effectively.
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