Sudan aid corridor extended as UN weighs emergency action on worsening humanitarian crisis

The Sudanese authorities announced that the Adre border crossing, a vital route for humanitarian aid to Darfur and Kordofan, will remain open until 30 September. The United Nations welcomed the extension, noting that aid deliveries have still reached over 42,000 people with food rations and cash assistance for 250 families in West Darfur, despite intensified clashes near the Chadian border and recurring drone strikes in El Obeid that injured schoolchildren.

Cholera cases continue to rise in West Kordofan, with the World Health Organization reporting 838 suspected cases, seven confirmed, and 117 deaths as of 20 June. Humanitarian partners are scaling up treatment facilities and water‑chlorination efforts amid disrupted health services and unsafe sanitation.

In parallel, several countries have urged the UN Security Council to convene an emergency session to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation in al‑Obeid, a key transport hub. Diplomats emphasize the need for safe corridors to ensure civilians receive essential food, water, and medical aid, and the UN is expected to review the request and possibly hold an urgent debate.