A civil society group, the Blue Nile Civil Society Initiative, has reported that over 45,000 people displaced by fighting in Sudan's Blue Nile state are facing severe shortages of essential supplies. The displaced people had fled from areas such as Khor Hassan, Karnakran, and Balbong to the Balang area of Kurmuk locality. They are living in difficult conditions, with shortages of food, drinking water, shelter, and healthcare being major challenges.
The situation is further complicated by the rainy season, with heavy rains worsening conditions for the displaced people. Some have been forced to eat tree leaves due to food shortages. The initiative also reported shortages of medicines, medical staff, mosquito nets, and other essential health supplies. This has led to an increase in cases of diarrhoea and malaria among the displaced population.
A representative of the displaced people, Sheikh Al-Hassan Haroun, stated that families had been separated while fleeing the fighting, and several children are still missing. He also highlighted that access to clean water is a major challenge, with some displaced people travelling to Khor Al-Dom to collect water. The situation is particularly vulnerable for pregnant women, who have limited access to healthcare and medicines.
The Blue Nile Civil Society Initiative also reported that more than 25,000 displaced people in Wad Al-Mahi are facing severe shortages of essential supplies. Additionally, over 100,000 people in Geissan locality are in need of humanitarian assistance. The group has called on humanitarian organisations and the international community to provide food, water, medicines, and shelter to the affected populations.
The initiative also urged humanitarian organisations to facilitate safe access for aid deliveries and protect civilians affected by the conflict. The fighting between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), along with its ally, the SPLM-N, has spread to Blue Nile state, displacing large numbers of civilians. The situation remains dire, with the displaced people in urgent need of assistance.
The displaced people are living in dire conditions, with some pregnant women and children being the most affected. The deteriorating health situation has resulted in deaths among displaced people. The initiative's report highlights the urgent need for humanitarian intervention to alleviate the suffering of the displaced populations in Kurmuk and other areas affected by the conflict.
The Blue Nile Civil Society Initiative's appeal for urgent aid highlights the critical situation faced by the displaced people in Sudan's Blue Nile state. The group is calling for immediate action from humanitarian organisations and the international community to address the severe shortages of essential supplies and provide protection to civilians affected by the conflict.
Key points
- Over 45,000 people displaced by fighting in Sudan's Blue Nile state face severe shortages of food, water, shelter, and healthcare.
- The situation is particularly vulnerable for pregnant women, who have limited access to healthcare and medicines.
- The initiative has called on humanitarian organisations and the international community to provide food, water, medicines, and shelter to the affected populations.
