A fraction of available aid has passed through the Adre border crossing from Chad into Sudan’s hunger-ravaged Darfur region this week following a move by the Sudanese army to temporarily lift a ban on deliveries.
Limited Deliveries Amidst High Demand
Only 15 out of 131 trucks at the border have successfully crossed, with the Sudanese government halting further movements until new procedures are agreed upon. The World Food Program reported that enough food for 13,000 people had crossed, but they have supplies ready for 500,000. Currently, over six million people in Darfur face food insecurity, with 25 million across Sudan affected.
Security Concerns and Inspection Procedures
The RSF militia, which has previously looted aid, welcomed the deliveries. However, the army’s Humanitarian Aid Commission has mandated that Sudanese authorities and soldiers oversee inspections at Chadian warehouses and the border, raising concerns about the security and efficiency of aid distribution.
