Travel challenges on our way to Kebkabiya 😊 But we powered through & had in-depth discussions with communities on protection concerns, needs & their future Thanks to them & local authorities for supporting such consultations which inform our programs #community #engagement

A few hours ago, French armed forces evacuated the last international #UN staff from #Darfur, #Sudan. Our courageous national staff will continue operations as far as the security situation will allow. Local authorities in N Darfur have pledged to ensure protection of national

Huge thanks to Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace 🇫🇷 for a brilliantly-executed air evacuation of 102 United Nations & INGO staff & dependents from ElFasher, N #Darfur, #Sudan, on Thursday night. Vive La France! 🇫🇷 Also huge thanks to Darfur civilian & military authorities 🇸🇩, inc Govr Minni Minawi & N

🚨Since the conflict broke out in Sudan 🇸🇩 on April 15, over 50,000 people have fled the escalating violence, seeking refuge in neighbouring countries like Chad, Egypt, and the Central African Republic. The map below gives an overview of the cross-border movements in the region.

🚨Refugees are living under trees & in makeshift shelters. Our colleague Toby Harward | طوبي هارورد says it is time for the international community to stand with @refugees and support the Sudanese people forced to flee.

As war engulfed an upscale neighborhood in Sudan's capital, residents desperate to escape had just one option: a battered taxi driven by two penniless students. A tale of two heroes. nytimes.com/2023/05/05/wor…

“We are very grateful to the Egyptian government that the borders are open and that people can pass. We see a lot of solidarity here with the people that are crossing from #Sudan.” We need your help to scale up our response ➡️ unh.cr/6448ccc04

🚨New update alert! The influx of people fleeing the hostility in Sudan continues to increase drastically: 🔻Daily, over 3000 people in search of protection arrive at different border points in Chad and South Sudan. 🔻Over 50% are women, children and people with special needs.

Despite efforts to reach a local ceasefire,intense battle btw Arabs& Masalit continue in El Geneina #Darfur ❗️Civilians are caught in the crossfire ❗️Water-points are destroyed ❗️Extensive looting & burning of houses ❗️156K already displaced Fighting must stop NOW to save lives

.UNHCR Sudan + partners including Sudan Ministry of Health, national & UN partners came together to distribute personal hygiene kits to women at El Fasher Maternity Hospital in North #Darfur However, other needs at the hospital remain high, with many GBV & fistula cases

Heartbreaking news from Kutum, North #Darfur after the latest horrific attacks on civilians & IDPs, leaving the town in ruins With hundreds dead, others injured & families torn apart, we cannot turn a blind eye on the lack of protection of innocent civilians in #Darfur #Sudan

'My older daughter dreams of becoming a doctor, caring for children w/disabilities.I hope my other daughter becomes a humanitarian worker like me.' Amal, our Sudanese colleague,holds onto hope for her children & #Sudan Let's protect Sudanese #children & ensure they find #peace

Violent clashes in and around camps for the displaced in North Darfur have killed over 100 people. There are shocking reports of horrific sexual violence against women and girls. This will worsen unless the parties to the conflict agree to end a fight that is destroying Sudan.

On #WorldRefugeeDay we must not forget the dire situation in #Darfur #Sudan Refugees,IDPs & civilians endure unimaginable hardships due to the fighting Access to food,healthcare & shelter is essential,but insecurity hampers humanitarian efforts Their plight can't be ignored

.UNHCR Sudan & North #Darfur protection partners completed a critical assessment for newly displaced from Kutum & Tawilla at Abu Shouk IDP camp The plight of newly displaced civilians & IDPs demands immediate action They need food,shelter,non-food items,health,water&security

Partners in El Fasher,North #Darfur are on the ground assessing needs of new #IDPs Basics to survive are lacking & most vulnerable are not protected from violence UNHCR Sudan is distributing blankets,sleeping mats,plastic sheets kitchen sets,but the needs remain massive

As the Sudan conflict enters its 100th day, we are deeply concerned about the rapidly escalating numbers of people fleeing in search of safety. The People of Sudan need peace, now. bit.ly/3Oq9gwJ

Exciting news! 5 trucks packed with supplies are set for West #Darfur 🚚 This kicks off UNHCR Sudan's cross-border aid operation via #Chad, ensuring support reaches Darfur's communities affected by war & inter-communal clashes Thanks 🇸🇩 🇹🇩

🚚Much-needed relief supplies have reached Kulbus, West #Darfur🇸🇩! We've already provided 300 Sudanese families displaced by #conflict with blankets, mats, solar lamps, kitchen sets, mosquito nets & plastic sheeting. 🙏Grateful for all who contributed to make this possible! 💪

"A Place to Call Home: Securing Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced People in South Sudan and Somalia" Topical new Working Paper by Abi Parr critiques approaches to addressing displacement in these two nations Refugee Law Initiative researchinginternaldisplacement.org/working-papers…