On January 2, 2025, humanitarian aid was successfully distributed to 54,021 individuals, including both long-term and newly displaced persons (IDPs), as well as residents of Nertiti locality in Central Darfur. This vital initiative addresses the urgent needs of vulnerable communities impacted by the ongoing crisis in Darfur.

The distribution was organized by the British Islamic Relief Organization, with critical support from the World Food Programme (WFP). This collaborative effort is part of ongoing initiatives to provide immediate relief to those suffering from displacement and scarcity in the region.

Nertiti locality in Central Darfur is home to several IDP camps housing displaced individuals, many of whom have been uprooted multiple times due to the ongoing conflict. These camps include the Northern IDP Camp, which comprises seven centers for displaced individuals, and the Southern IDP Camp, which includes six centers. Additionally, there is Al-Salam Camp (Khor Ramla), a designated shelter for displaced persons, and Garsila IDP Camp, divided into Sections A and B, hosting displaced individuals across two areas.

While humanitarian aid is providing some relief, many displaced individuals are forced to live under dire conditions, including residing in schools and community centers within the camps, taking shelter in urban neighborhoods of nearby cities, or occupying various designated centers within the camps. These living conditions are temporary at best and inadequate for long-term survival, with displaced populations lacking the basic necessities of life.

For many long-term displaced persons, additional challenges persist, particularly in terms of accessing aid. Many lack official registration cards (classified as Classification 2 or 3), which limits their access to essential humanitarian support, including food and shelter.

The displacement crisis continues to deepen, with new waves of IDPs arriving weekly from conflict zones such as El Fasher, Nyala, and Kabkabiya. This persistent influx has been ongoing throughout 2023 and 2024, further straining limited resources and creating a growing humanitarian emergency. The capacity of local communities and humanitarian organizations is being stretched thin, and more sustained intervention is urgently needed.

While this recent aid distribution is a significant step toward addressing the immediate needs of vulnerable populations, the crisis in Darfur is far from over. The ongoing displacement, coupled with insufficient access to basic services, highlights the critical need for continued and expanded humanitarian assistance.

We call on the international community, governments, and humanitarian organizations to increase resources and support for displaced communities in Darfur, ensure comprehensive registration and aid systems to allow all displaced persons to access essential assistance, and expand shelter, food, and healthcare access to mitigate the growing humanitarian crisis in the region.

The situation demands urgent action to prevent further suffering. The displaced people of Darfur deserve a future of security, dignity, and hope—not one defined by constant displacement and deprivation. Immediate and sustained intervention is the only way to ensure the survival and well-being of those most affected by this conflict.