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WFP Geneva Palais Briefing Note: WFP warns El Obeid is becoming the new epicentre of Sudan's displacement and hunger crisis
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by World Food Programme , ReliefWeb
· July 17, 2026
· 3 min read
. GENEVA – I'm calling from Kosti, having just returned from a one-day trip to El Obeid city to witness the humanitarian situation on the ground. We have been providing humanitarian assistance in El Obeid, even before this current crisis, and yesterday what I saw was a city that is becoming the epic
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Key takeaway WFP has been providing food assistance to over 100,000 people in camps inside the city, but it isn’t enough.
Why this matters
The situation in El Obeid highlights the complexities of responding to displacement and hunger crises in Sudan. With over 120,000 people in the Unified IDP Camp and many more living with host families or in makeshift shelters, the city's resources are severely strained. The World Food Programme's efforts to provide food assistance to over 100,000 people are critical, but funding shortfalls have resulted in reduced rations, exacerbating the crisis. The generosity of El Obeid's residents in hosting and sharing resources with displaced families is notable, but it also underscores the need for sustained and increased support from humanitarian agencies. The logistical challenges posed by low fuel supplies and the need for WFP to bring in its own fleet of trucks to distribute food underscore the importance of reliable funding and supply chains in responding to such crises. As the situation continues to deteriorate, it is essential that donors and humanitarian organizations prioritize support for El Obeid and other affected areas in Sudan.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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