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In War-Torn Sudan, Truck Drivers Risk All to Deliver Aid

For the first time in months, World Food Programme (WFP) trucks reached the famine-stricken Zamzam camp in North Darfur in November, bringing essential aid to over 130,000 people.

The journey involved traversing 500 kilometers of dangerous terrain, encounters with armed men, and crossing over 40 checkpoints. After many months of conflict, insecurity, and rain, WFP has not been able to assist Zamzam since April.

Over 12 million people have been displaced from their homes as a result of Sudan's civil war, which began in April 2023. The humanitarian situation in Darfur has been exacerbated by airstrikes, shelling, and attacks against civilians.

Sudan/WFP

Drivers sometimes sleep in the open in between crossing rugged terrain to deliver food assistance.

Sylvain Barrel/WFP

The route from the Adre border with Chad to Zamzam camp in Sudan is fraught with danger. Signed documents carried by drivers help to ensure safe passage at the dozens of checkpoints they encounter.

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Sudan/WFP

In November, trucks finally arrived at the famine-stricken Zamzam camp in North Darfur.

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