The World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended operations across the state of North Darfur in Sudan, following a series of attacks on all three of its warehouses in El Fasher, the state capital. More than 5,000 metric tons of food appear to have been taken, with hundreds of looters also dismantling warehouse structures. As a result, we have been forced to suspend WFP operations in North Darfur, effective immediately,” said David Beasley, WFP Executive Director. The losses in El Fasher cannot be replenished with stocks currently in Sudan without compromising assistance meant for vulnerable people in other parts of the country. A total of 10.9 million people in Sudan need food security and livelihood assistance in 2022.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 31, 2021 06:44 UTC