Sudan’s worsening food crisis has placed millions of civilians at risk, as years of conflict continue to disrupt food supplies, healthcare and essential services across the country.
Amid these challenges, the Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS) has held a cabinet meeting in El Fasher, North Darfur, to discuss food shortages, humanitarian priorities and efforts to restore services in areas under its administration.
The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan al-Taishi on October 28, also addressed diplomatic engagement with the United Nations and developments in Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
The discussions come as communities across Sudan face severe humanitarian challenges, including displacement, damaged infrastructure and limited access to basic necessities.
Sudan food crisis threatens vulnerable communities
Sudan’s prolonged conflict has created one of the world’s most serious humanitarian emergencies.
Fighting has disrupted agricultural production, damaged markets and restricted the movement of goods.
As a result, many families struggle to obtain sufficient food.
Displacement has made the situation even more difficult, forcing people to leave their homes, farms and sources of income.
Meanwhile, damaged roads and insecurity continue to complicate humanitarian deliveries.
Children, displaced families and communities in conflict-affected areas face particularly serious risks.
The situation has also placed additional pressure on healthcare facilities and local services.
Addressing food insecurity remains a major priority for humanitarian organisations and authorities operating across Sudan.
TASIS discusses food security in El Fasher
The Government of Peace and Unity, established by TASIS in 2025, held its second cabinet meeting in El Fasher.
The meeting brought together ministers to review humanitarian conditions and discuss measures aimed at improving access to food and essential services.
Government spokesperson Khalid Ahmed Danaa said the cabinet examined plans to address the risk of food shortages in territories administered by TASIS.
Ministers also reviewed the outcomes of their previous meeting and discussed priorities for the coming period.
The administration has identified food security, healthcare, education and public services as important areas of its work.
However, no specific funding commitments or implementation timetable for the proposed food-security measures were announced.
The effectiveness of any response will depend on available resources, security conditions and the ability to reach affected communities.
El Fasher reconstruction remains a priority
El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has suffered extensive damage during Sudan’s conflict.
Fighting has affected infrastructure, disrupted essential services and forced many residents from their homes.
The city came under the control of the Rapid Support Forces in October 2025.
The TASIS administration has since identified reconstruction and the restoration of civilian life as priorities.
During the cabinet meeting, ministers discussed efforts to improve conditions in the city.
Danaa said the administration remained committed to restoring stability and rebuilding essential infrastructure.
The meeting also took place around the first anniversary of the Rapid Support Forces’ capture of El Fasher.
According to the spokesperson, holding the cabinet session in the city reflected the administration’s intention to strengthen civilian governance and support recovery efforts.
Nevertheless, the scale of destruction and continuing insecurity present significant obstacles.
UN engagement and peace efforts discussed
The cabinet also reviewed diplomatic contacts involving the United Nations.
Ministers received a briefing from the foreign minister about his meeting with the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Sudan.
The discussions addressed international diplomatic efforts and developments surrounding attempts to resolve the conflict.
Sudan’s humanitarian situation remains closely connected to the country’s security and political challenges.
Without sustained improvements in security, humanitarian organisations face difficulties reaching vulnerable communities.
Efforts to restore essential services also depend on access to supplies, personnel and functioning infrastructure.
The meeting did not announce a new agreement with the United Nations or a specific diplomatic breakthrough.
However, the reported discussions indicate that international engagement remains part of the TASIS administration’s stated priorities.
Healthcare and education face serious challenges
Beyond food shortages, Sudan’s conflict has severely affected healthcare and education.
Hospitals and medical facilities in war-affected areas face shortages of equipment, medicine and trained personnel.
Many displaced families also struggle to access regular medical treatment.
Meanwhile, disruptions to schooling have affected children across the country.
Restoring these services will require substantial resources and improved security.
The TASIS administration has outlined plans to support healthcare, education and other public services in territories under its control.
It has also reported initiatives intended to facilitate the voluntary return of displaced families to El Fasher.
However, the extent of implementation and the number of people benefiting from these measures have not been independently established.
Any return of displaced residents must be voluntary and take place under safe and dignified conditions.
Sudan’s humanitarian recovery faces major obstacles
The cabinet meeting also addressed developments in Sudan’s ongoing fighting.
According to Danaa, ministers expressed support for TASIS-aligned forces and welcomed what they described as military advances in Blue Nile, Kordofan and the Tina area.
Those battlefield claims have not been independently verified.
The continuing conflict remains a major obstacle to humanitarian recovery.
Fighting can interrupt food deliveries, damage infrastructure and prevent civilians from accessing essential services.
For communities already struggling with shortages, further instability could deepen their difficulties.
Humanitarian needs extend across Sudan, including areas controlled by different parties to the conflict.
Ensuring safe and impartial humanitarian access remains essential regardless of political or military control.
What comes next for Sudan?
The Government of Peace and Unity is headquartered in Nyala, South Darfur.
It was established by TASIS, an alliance that includes the Rapid Support Forces, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North and several political and armed organisations.
The alliance advocates a decentralised system of government.
Its latest cabinet meeting placed food security, reconstruction and international engagement among the issues under discussion.
Further meetings are expected to address additional policy priorities.
However, the humanitarian situation requires more than policy discussions.
Families affected by Sudan’s conflict need reliable access to food, clean water, healthcare and safe shelter.
For El Fasher and other war-affected communities, meaningful progress will depend on whether announced priorities translate into practical improvements.
As the conflict continues, protecting civilians and ensuring humanitarian assistance reaches those in need remain among Sudan’s most urgent challenges.