The United Nations welcomes the extension of the Adré crossing and warns of escalating fighting in El Obeid.

June 30, 2026 (PEN) The United Nations welcomed the decision by Sudanese authorities to extend the opening of the Adré border crossing with Chad until September 30, noting that the crossing is a vital artery for delivering humanitarian aid to the Darfur and Kordofan regions.

United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at the daily press briefing that extending the opening of the crossing would allow the organization to continue delivering humanitarian aid to those in need.

Dujarric reported that UN partners distributed cash assistance to 250 families and food aid to 42,000 people in West Darfur last week.

The United Nations renewed its concern about the escalating fighting in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, as drone attacks continued for the third week.

Local sources reported that on June 27, a drone targeted a girls' school in the city, injuring at least 8 students.

In a related context, the Regional Director of the World Health Organization, Hanan Balkhi, announced via the “X” platform that 838 suspected cases of cholera, 7 confirmed cases, and 117 deaths had been recorded in West Kordofan as of June 20.

Balkhi warned that the collapse of the health system, lack of water and displacement are exacerbating the spread of the disease, despite a decrease in new infections.

In conjunction with the rise in cholera cases in West Kordofan, humanitarian partners have intensified their response by operating treatment centers, rapid response teams, disinfecting water, and distributing control supplies with support from the World Health Organization.

Dujarric again called on the parties to the conflict to protect civilians and open humanitarian corridors to all areas.

The announcement of the extension of the crossing's opening comes as armed clashes continue near the border with Chad, prompting a number of humanitarian organizations to suspend their operations due to the deteriorating security situation and communication disruptions.

Despite the security challenges, UN humanitarian partners continue to provide assistance in Darfur.