Rainfall Deepens Humanitarian Crisis Facing Displaced People in Darfur

Displaced people at the “Tawila Al-Omda” camp in North Darfur have warned of a worsening humanitarian situation as the rainy season sets in, amid shortages of shelter materials, poor housing conditions, and food scarcity.

Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Abdulrahman, speaking as part of the “Displaced People’s Stories and Complaints” program presented by the Tawila Emergency Response Room, said that some shelters used by displaced families are unable to withstand heavy rainfall, further exacerbating the suffering of families, particularly children and the elderly.

He noted that “the shortage of shelter materials, coupled with the growing need for food, represents the most pressing challenges facing displaced people during the rainy season.”

He appealed to humanitarian organizations and supporting agencies to intervene urgently by providing tarpaulins, blankets, and food supplies to mitigate the impact of the rains and improve conditions for displaced families.

Meanwhile, community activist Al-Sadiq Ibrahim told Mashaweer that “the rainy season increases the risks facing displaced people amid the fragile shelters and shortages of basic necessities.”

He stressed the need for humanitarian organizations and agencies to prioritize the conditions at the camp as part of their urgent response efforts.

“Providing shelter materials and food cannot be postponed,” he added, calling for a coordinated intervention that takes into account the needs of the most vulnerable groups, particularly children, women, and the elderly.