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STORY: UN / SUDAN UPDATE
TRT: 2:35
SOURCE: UNIFEED
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 30 JULY 2025, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
FILE – NEW YORK CITY
1.Wide shot, exterior, United Nations Headquarters
30 JULY 2025, NEW YORK CITY
2.Wide shot, press briefing room
3.SOUNDBITE (English) Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Turning to Sudan, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs say it’s alarmed by the rising toll of hunger, disease and displacement in various parts of the country. In East Darfur State, local sources report that the Lagawa displacement site, hosting over 7,000 people, is facing severe food shortages. Doctors there warn that the ongoing conflict continues to block aid delivery, leaving vulnerable families without access to food or healthcare.”
4.Wide shot, press briefing room
5.SOUNDBITE (English) Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“In the besieged city of El Fasher, the state capital of North Darfur, local sources report that people are dying from hunger and malnutrition. Community-run kitchens have shut down due to lack of food stocks, and some residents have reportedly resorted to consuming animal feed. In the locality of Tawila in North Darfur, our humanitarian partners have scaled up their response to cholera. Our partners have expanded treatment centre capacities, but needs remain acute. Medical supplies are running low, and it is critical that clean water supplies, the construction of latrines and awareness campaigns be urgently ramped up.”
6.Wide shot, press briefing room
7.SOUNDBITE (English) Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“Meanwhile, our partners report that in North Kordofan State, heavy rains displaced around 550 people and damaged or destroyed over 170 homes in the locality of Rahad on Monday. In the eastern Sudan state of Kassala, torrential rains have devastated the Gharb Almatar site for displaced families, affecting more than 6,000 people. Many tents were flooded, leaving children exposed to cold, hunger and unsanitary conditions.”
8.Wide shot, press briefing room
9.SOUNDBITE (English) Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“In Port Sudan, extreme heat continues to impact people there. At least three people have reportedly died this week and over 50 others have suffered sunstroke due to extreme heat and a prolonged power outage. With temperatures reaching 47 degrees Celsius and hospitals overwhelmed, health workers are calling for urgent support, including cooling equipment, medical supplies and personnel.”
10.Wide shot, press briefing room
11.SOUNDBITE (English) Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“These cascading crises demand increased international support. The 2025 response plan seeking $4.2 billion to assist 21 million of the most vulnerable people across Sudan is currently 23 per cent funded, with $952 million received to date. OCHA once again calls on donors to scale up funding for the response.”
12. Wide shot, press briefing room
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is “alarmed” by the rising toll of hunger, disease and displacement in various parts of Sudan, a UN Spokesperson said.
UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq briefed the reporters today (30 Jul) on the situation in Sudan.
He aid, “In East Darfur State, local sources report that the Lagawa displacement site, hosting over 7,000 people, is facing severe food shortages. Doctors there warn that the ongoing conflict continues to block aid delivery, leaving vulnerable families without access to food or healthcare.”
In the besieged city of El Fasher, the state capital of North Darfur, local sources report that people are dying from hunger and malnutrition, Haq said, adding, “Community-run kitchens have shut down due to lack of food stocks, and some residents have reportedly resorted to consuming animal feed.”
In the locality of Tawila in North Darfur, the UN humanitarian partners have scaled up their response to cholera, the Spokesperson said.
He added, “Our partners have expanded treatment centre capacities, but needs remain acute. Medical supplies are running low, and it is critical that clean water supplies, the construction of latrines and awareness campaigns be urgently ramped up.”
In North Kordofan State, heavy rains displaced around 550 people and damaged or destroyed over 170 homes in the locality of Rahad on Monday (28 Jul), Haq said.
He also noted that in the eastern Sudan state of Kassala, torrential rains have devastated the Gharb Almatar site for displaced families, affecting more than 6,000 people. Many tents were flooded, leaving children exposed to cold, hunger and unsanitary conditions.
The Spokesperson stressed the displaced families urgently need cash assistance, shelter and protection, especially women and children who face heightened risks while collecting firewood.
In Port Sudan, extreme heat continues to impact people there. “At least three people have reportedly died this week and over 50 others have suffered sunstroke due to extreme heat and a prolonged power outage,” Haq said.
He continued, “With temperatures reaching 47 degrees Celsius and hospitals overwhelmed, health workers are calling for urgent support, including cooling equipment, medical supplies and personnel.”
These cascading crises demand increased international support, the Spokesperson stressed, explaining that the 2025 response plan seeking $4.2 billion to assist 21 million of the most vulnerable people across Sudan is currently 23 per cent funded, with $952 million received to date.
“OCHA once again calls on donors to scale up funding for the response,” he concluded.
