Sudan’s Northern State is preparing to receive a major wave of people fleeing El Fasher following the Rapid Support Forces’ capture of the North Darfur capital on Sunday.
Authorities in El Deba,already hosting more than 4,000 displaced individuals,report that new arrivals are appearing under severe humanitarian strain.
Officials confirm that emergency measures are fully operational,with new camps under construction and specialised committees established to coordinate shelter,registration,health services and food assistance. Local leaders stress that this marks a critical escalation in the displacement crisis,positioning El Deba and neighbouring areas as the primary refuge for civilians escaping violence in Darfur and Kordofan.
Security and humanitarian structures are being reinforced as the locality anticipates a rapid and heavy influx in the coming hours. Government officials affirm that psychosocial support,medical care and food distribution arrangements are in place,with contingency plans being developed for overflow beyond El Deba’s capacity. The security committee has also issued new controls on truck movements,given the city’s role as a major transit hub. With thousands already in camps and another settlement underway in Al-Affad,authorities are operating under heightened pressure to preserve dignity,order and stability for those displaced by conflict and upheaval.
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