UN reopens Khartoum headquarters amid Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis
This marks a critical step toward restoring activities that were suspended nearly three years ago following the outbreak of conflict.
KATHMANDU: The United Nations officially reopened its headquarters in Khartoum on Thursday, resuming operations of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in the country.
This marks a critical step toward restoring activities that were suspended nearly three years ago following the outbreak of conflict.
The reopening ceremony was attended by Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mohi El-Din Salem, UN officials, and representatives of the Khartoum state government.
Minister Salem described the return of the UN office as a sign of renewed cooperation between the Khartoum state government and the United Nations, calling it a “positive indicator” of international partnership and the country’s stabilization efforts.
UNDP Deputy Administrator Zhu Haoliang emphasized that the presence of UN agencies in Khartoum is vital at this stage, helping strengthen national institutions and local communities while supporting recovery and reconstruction initiatives.
Sudan continues to face one of the region’s largest humanitarian crises. The ongoing conflict has displaced millions internally and externally, severely disrupted health and education services, and exacerbated food insecurity.
Earlier warnings from the UN highlighted the growing humanitarian needs in Sudan as the conflict entered its third year. According to the Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan 2026, nearly 33.7 million people will require humanitarian assistance this year—an increase of 3.3 million from 2025.
