Farhan, the UN spokesperson, said Under‑Secretary‑General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher arrived in Port Sudan and has been meeting authorities, humanitarian partners and diplomats to press for access and support for civilians caught in the fighting.

"He is also working to ensure that teams receive the access and funding they need to deliver life‑saving assistance across conflict lines," Farhan said, reading the UN’s account of Fletcher’s trip. The spokesperson added that Fletcher continues to call for an end to atrocities in Sudan and support for efforts toward peace.

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that North Darfur State remains volatile after the Rapid Support Forces took El Fashar on Oct. 26. The briefing noted that, while large-scale clashes have subsided, sporadic fighting and drone activity persist and civilians face risks including looting, forced recruitment and gender‑based violence.

OCHA and UN partners reported that more than 12,000 people fleeing violence in the Kordofan and Darfur regions have sought refuge in White Nile State since late October—an average of about 700 people per day. The spokesperson also said a reported drone strike in South Kordofan hit the town of Umbarbita, destroying a school and injuring displaced people, and that the state capitals Kadugli and Dilling remain under siege with restricted access for thousands in need.

In a separate Security Council briefing, Jean‑Pierre Lacroix, Under‑Secretary‑General for Peace Operations, emphasized that the revitalized peace agreement remains the only viable path to stability and noted that since April 2023 more than 1,200,000 people have crossed into South Sudan, further straining the country’s limited systems and resources.

The briefing made clear the UN is urging expanded access for humanitarian teams and additional funding to scale operations; Farhan said the UN will share more details of Fletcher’s meetings as they become available.