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January 13, 2026 Peace and security
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) today expressed grave concern over the continuing rise in civilian casualties and new displacements as a result of the escalation of fighting in several areas of Sudan.
According to local sources, at least 19 civilians were killed yesterday in a ground attack in the Jarjira area of North Darfur state. Another 10 people were killed and nine wounded in a drone strike on the city of Sinja, the capital of Sennar state, according to the Sudan Doctors Network.
Violence continues to force people to flee their homes. According to the International Organization for Migration, more than 8,000 people fled villages in the Kernoi district of North Darfur on Friday: some remained within the state, while others crossed the border into Chad seeking refuge.
The deepening nutrition crisis
At the same time, a severe food crisis is developing in Northern Darfur. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and its partners, a survey conducted last month in the Tina, Um Baru, and Kernoi districts showed levels of acute malnutrition, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization's emergency threshold of 15 percent.
The Um Baru district recorded the highest rate, with 53 percent of children suffering from acute malnutrition.
The UN reiterates its call on all parties to immediately protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, respect international humanitarian law, and ensure rapid, safe, unimpeded, and sustainable humanitarian access. Funding for life-saving assistance is also urgently needed.
Visit of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk will visit Sudan from 14 to 18 January.
During his visit, he plans to meet with authorities in Port Sudan, as well as representatives of civil society and UN agencies in the country. Türk will also travel to the Northern State, where he will visit the Al-Afad camp and meet with displaced persons and humanitarian partners working on the ground.
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