The crossing is vital for delivering food, medical supplies, and other essentials to famine-threatened regions in Darfur and Kordofan, where millions are grappling with acute hunger.
Earlier this year, experts reported that more than 25 million Sudanese were facing severe food shortages, with famine risk sharply rising in specific areas. One camp in Darfur, Zamzam, is already experiencing famine, fueled by ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These factions have been embroiled in a power struggle, causing widespread displacement and disrupting the already fragile food supply chain across the country.
