Sudan: UN welcomes extension of vital aid corridor amid rising insecurity
29 June 2026
Humanitarian AidThe United Nations has welcomed Sudan’s decision to extend the opening of an aid corridor with neighbouring Chad and continues to express concern over the ongoing escalation in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan state.
The Sudanese authorities announced on Monday that the Adre border crossing – critical for humanitarian aid delivery into the Darfur and Kordofan regions – will remain available through 30 September. “This will continue to allow us to deliver humanitarian aid to those in need, despite the ongoing insecurity,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in New York. Ongoing clashes at the border The announcement comes as armed clashes continue near the Chadian border, with some humanitarian partners reporting that they have suspended operations due to the worsening security conditions and communications disruptions. Despite the volatility, humanitarian partners continue to deliver assistance, especially across Darfur. “In West Darfur, for example, our partners last week completed cash distributions to 250 families,” he said. “In addition, general food assistance was delivered, reaching more than 42,000 people with monthly food rations.”
