Humanitarian Crisis Deepens for Displaced Civilians in El Obeid, Sudan
Living conditions for civilians displaced to the city of El Obeid and surrounding camps due to the civil war in Sudan are rapidly deteriorating as thousands of families continue to migrate to the region.
Humanitarian conditions are increasingly worsening in the city of El Obeid and its surrounding camps, where civilians fleeing clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have sought refuge.
Heavy Civilian Migration to El Obeid
Civilians fleeing the clashes continue to take shelter in El Obeid, the capital of Sudan's North Kordofan state, and the camps in its suburbs.
According to United Nations data, more than 15,000 families have arrived in the region since mid-July.
Population Growth in the Camps
According to government figures reported by Save the Children, more than 200,000 people had arrived in the city during the first half of the year.
Satellite data analysis reveals that 800 new tents were erected in a single camp from the beginning to the end of August.
Demographic Profile of New Arrivals
Humanitarian aid officials state that 85 percent of the newly arrived individuals in the region consist of women and children.
It is stated that men largely choose to stay behind for agricultural activities.
Infrastructure and Food Security Issues
Food prices have risen excessively due to threats directed at delivery trucks.
As a result of recent drone attacks, basic infrastructure elements such as electricity and water have suffered severe damage.