River Nile State: A federal ministerial delegation, led by Minister of Justice Muawia Osman Mohamed Khair and accompanied by the Commissioner of Humanitarian Aid, Salwa Adam Beniya, conducted a review of the humanitarian conditions in River Nile State, which is currently hosting a large number of internally displaced persons (IDPs). These displacements are primarily attributed to the recent violations by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Eastern Al-Gezira.

According to Sudan News Agency, the delegation, which also includes Minister of Transport Engineer Abu Bakr Abu Al-Gasim, was received by the Wali (governor) of River Nile State, Mohamed Abu Gorun, in the city of Atbara. The group then proceeded to Shendi to observe firsthand the conditions of the Eastern Al-Gezira IDPs, who have been forced to flee their homes following the RSF militia’s attacks on several towns and villages in East Al-Jazeera.

During their visit to Shendi, the delegation is expected to launch a humanitarian aid package comprisin
g flour, food baskets, and shelter materials. They will also evaluate ongoing efforts aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by the displaced citizens. The Wali briefed the delegation on the state’s humanitarian situation, highlighting the areas with significant numbers of displaced persons and commending the efforts of the Humanitarian Aid Commission and associated committees in managing the crisis.