Khartoum: Khartoum State and the Federal Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) have affirmed their unified efforts and joint action to respond to the needs of returnees in Khartoum State after it was declared rebel-free.
According to Sudan News Agency, Khartoum State Wali (governor) Ahmed Osman Hamza reviewed during a joint meeting with the Commissioner-General of Humanitarian Aid, Salwa Adam Biniya, the HAC’s support since the beginning of the war. This support has significantly contributed to the stability of citizens in shelters and those previously in militia-held areas. Hamza emphasized that the aid distribution is conducted with complete transparency through a committee representing all relevant parties.
The Wali of Khartoum State highlighted the need for further support to address the gap created by the return of citizens in large numbers. He stressed the importance of extending assistance beyond food to include vital sectors such as education, health, and water, which are crucial for the stabilization of citizens.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner-General for Humanitarian Aid, Salwa Adam Biniya, indicated that her visit to Khartoum was part of a field assessment to evaluate the state’s needs and negotiate the type of support required for the post-war phase.
Biniya mentioned that she had agreed with the Wali of Khartoum State and his cabinet members to submit project proposals detailing the state’s needs to donors and organizations. She clarified that there is no famine but accused rebel militia of employing a policy of starvation against civilians. This policy is allegedly supported by some organizations that exploit 13 designated land, sea, and air crossings to deliver aid to militia locations, preventing it from reaching besieged areas like El-Fashir.