30 December 2010 - Humanitarian teams today reached Shangil Tobaya in North Darfur by air and road, delivering food, essential medical supplies and non-food items to five thousand internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltered outside the UNAMID team site.

The distribution of aid in Khor Abeche in South Darfur begins today, with the assistance of UN Country Team representatives, IDP leaders and a local non-governmental organization. A long-range relief convoy left El Fasher by road today and made its first stop in Shangil Tobaya. In the coming days, it is planned to reach Jebel Tin and Dar al-Salam. Another road convoy carrying 100 tons of food is expected to leave Nyala for Khor Abeche within the next few days.

A UNAMID patrol to Khor Abeche town, found it mostly deserted and partially damaged, with several houses burned.

Native administration leaders in Jaghara village, 47 km north of Shaeria, have approached UNAMID requesting humanitarian assistance following attacks on the village on 26 December.

In all team sites near recently affected areas, UNAMID continues to provide protection, water and medical assistance to IDPs who have sought protection around the Mission team sites.

Photos: Olivier Chassot