World Food Programme Resumes Operations In Sudan

The World Food Programme, WFP has said that it has resumed its operations in Sudan.

This comes as the fighting in the country threatens millions with hunger.

In a statement on Monday, the UN agency said distribution of food is expected to commence in the states of Gedaref, Gezira, Kassala, and White Nile in the coming days.

“We will take utmost care to ensure the safety of all our staff and partners as we rush to meet the growing needs of the most vulnerable,” the statement said.

Report says the WFP suspended operations when three staff members were killed on the first day of the conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, RSF.

The agency noted that over 15 million people were already facing severe food insecurity in Sudan before the outbreak of conflict, and these numbers are expected to increase significantly as the fighting continues.

Meanwhile, United Nations’ emergency relief co-ordinator, Martin Griffiths is expected to arrive in Sudan on Tuesday to assess the humanitarian situation in the country.

BBC/Christopher Ojilere