WFP Investigates Top Sudan Officials for Fraud

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) is investigating its top officials in Sudan, Khalid Osman and Mohammed Ali, over allegations of fraud and deception regarding the delivery of humanitarian aid amid a severe hunger crisis exacerbated by a 16-month civil war. Osman has been temporarily reassigned outside Sudan as a de facto suspension, while Ali is linked to the disappearance of over 200,000 liters of fuel intended for aid operations. The investigation was prompted by concerns that WFP staff concealed the role of the Sudanese army in obstructing aid, as famine conditions worsen in regions like Darfur. The U.S. government, which is the largest donor to WFP, called the allegations 'deeply concerning' and has urged a thorough investigation. With 25 million people facing crisis levels of hunger in Sudan, the WFP is under pressure to resolve these issues swiftly to regain donor confidence and continue its operations. This situation highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where nearly 11 million people have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict.