Humanitarian conditions in Sudan's El Obeid and surrounding camps are deteriorating as displaced civilians continue to arrive daily from conflict zones.
More than 15,000 families have arrived in El Obeid since mid-July, joining over 200,000 who arrived in the first half of the year, according to government figures cited by Save the Children. The city and its camps are described as 'shockingly overcrowded' with limited access to food and basic necessities.
Analysis of satellite data shows 800 new tents appeared in one camp between 4 and 25 August. The majority of new arrivals are women and children, with many men remaining in surrounding areas for farming. The city, once home to around half a million people, now faces severe overcrowding and ongoing threats from drone strikes.
Why it matters
Daily arrivals increase pressure on already limited shelter and medical supplies in the region.
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What to watch
Watch for UN reports on the number of families arriving in El Obeid since mid-July.
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