Local events ⌖

Sudan is awaiting the arrival of spare parts to repair the Merowe Dam's power grid after a fire took it out of service, amid efforts to restore power to the Northern State within two days.

The Dar Hamar Emergency Room has launched an urgent appeal to aid thousands of displaced people in El Obeid and North Kordofan, warning of shortages of food, tents, and drinking water, and of worsening suffering due to the rains.

The Ministry of Health vaccinated 787,385 people against diphtheria in six states, confirming the safety and free nature of the vaccine and urging citizens to keep their vaccination cards.

France condemned an attack targeting a court in the Gara al-Zawiya area of ​​Darfur, which resulted in the death of more than 30 civilians, stressing the need to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law.

350 Sudanese returned from Alexandria to Sudan via seven buses as part of the voluntary return program, amid assurances that trips will continue for those wishing to return.

The World Food Programme has warned of a worsening hunger crisis in Sudan, where 19.5 million people are suffering from acute food insecurity amid funding shortages and difficulties in delivering aid.

The United Nations Population Fund announced an $86 million funding shortfall in Sudan, warning of a threat to life-saving services for women and girls amid displacement and a deteriorating health sector.

The Qatar Red Crescent delivered 15 kidney dialysis machines to North Kordofan, to support the Al-Jumaih, Al-Abyad and Umm Ruwaba centers, and to increase capacity and improve service.

The Journalists Syndicate condemned the arrest of journalist Al-Rayah Essam in Al-Jazirah State by the “Sudan Shield” forces, demanding that his place of detention be revealed and that he be released immediately.

The Refugee Commission announced that there were deaths and injuries inside refugee camps in Al-Qadarif as a result of stray projectiles, warning of escalating security and humanitarian risks on the border.

Thirty-five people were killed and others injured in a drone strike that targeted a local court in the village of Goz al-Zawaya in North Darfur, according to the Emergency Lawyers Group.

Plan International warned that thousands of children in El Obeid are facing an increased risk from cholera, hunger and violence, calling for a humanitarian truce and urgent access for aid.