Sudan extends Adre aid corridor

The United Nations has welcomed Sudan's decision to extend the opening of the Adre border crossing with Chad until September 30, which is crucial for delivering humanitarian aid to the Darfur and Kordofan regions. This extension comes amidst ongoing armed clashes near the Chadian border, leading some humanitarian partners to suspend operations due to worsening security and communication disruptions. The United Nations, through its spokesperson St phane_Dujarric, expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, where drone attacks by the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces have continued for a third consecutive week, injuring civilians, including students. Additionally, West Kordofan is grappling with a cholera outbreak, with the World Health Organization supporting efforts to combat the disease amid a collapsing healthcare system and severe water shortages. The United Nations has called on all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and ensure unimpeded humanitarian access.