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UN WFP Investigates Senior Representatives in Sudan for Fraud, Information Concealment
UN WFP Investigates Senior Representatives in Sudan for Fraud, Information Concealment
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The WFP is urgently reviewing allegations of misconduct and fraud within its operations in Sudan, notified USAID, its largest donor, on August 20, according to... 28.08.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The UN World Food Programme is investigating two of its top Sudanese employees. They could have reportedly hidden information from the program's sponsors about the possibility of delivering food to civilians amid the country's dire food crisis, according to the Western media report.The sources reportedly claimed that the investigation will specifically address the question of "what role the Sudanese army played in preventing the delivery of food" to the country's population.One of the persons involved in the investigation is the deputy director of the WFP office in Sudan, Khalid Osman, who is currently on a "temporary duty assignment" outside of Sudan, which, according to the outlet, effectively means his suspension. The investigation also focuses on the activities of WFP regional manager Mohammed Ali, who is linked to "the disappearance of more than 200,000 liters of fuel belonging to the UN in the Sudanese city of Kosti."The WFP seeks $22.7 billion in funding to aid 157 million people facing severe hunger globally, including 1.3 million on the brink of famine. Its operations have faced issues with aid theft in countries like Somalia and Yemen. The investigation follows the Integrated Food Security Phase-Classification Initiative's report of famine in Sudan's Darfur region, with 13 other areas at risk; over 25 million Sudanese face crisis-level hunger.According to the report, WFP deputy country director Osman allegedly concealed delays in delivering aid caused by the army. He reportedly had ties to the army and controlled visa approvals, limiting aid oversight.UN agencies now operate out of Port Sudan, where the army has relocated. Army spokesman Nabil Abdallah asserted efforts to facilitate aid delivery amidst the crisis, according to the sources.On April 15, 2023, clashes broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Since then, the parties to the conflict have declared several temporary nationwide ceasefires, but none have helped to resolve the conflict.The situation in the North African country is worsened by the flooding caused by torrential rains and a new cholera outbreak, with at least 658 confirmed cases and 28 deaths registered across five regions in one month.
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UN WFP Investigates Senior Representatives in Sudan for Fraud, Information Concealment
17:37 28.08.2024 (Updated: 18:36 28.08.2024) The WFP is urgently reviewing allegations of misconduct and fraud within its operations in Sudan, notified USAID, its largest donor, on August 20, according to the report. USAID referred these allegations to its Office of the Inspector General.
The UN World Food Programme is investigating two of its top Sudanese employees. They could have reportedly hidden information from the program's sponsors about the possibility of delivering food to civilians amid the country's dire food crisis, according to the Western media report.
The sources reportedly claimed that the investigation will specifically address the question of "what role the Sudanese army played in preventing the delivery of food" to the country's population.
One of the persons involved in the investigation is the deputy director of the WFP office in Sudan, Khalid Osman, who is currently on a "temporary duty assignment" outside of Sudan, which, according to the outlet, effectively means his suspension.
The investigation also focuses on the activities of WFP regional manager Mohammed Ali, who is linked to "the disappearance of more than 200,000 liters of fuel belonging to the UN in the Sudanese city of Kosti."
The WFP seeks $22.7 billion in funding to aid 157 million people facing severe hunger globally, including 1.3 million on the brink of famine. Its operations have faced issues with aid theft in countries like Somalia and Yemen.
The investigation follows the Integrated Food Security Phase-Classification Initiative's report of famine in Sudan's Darfur region, with 13 other areas at risk; over 25 million Sudanese face crisis-level hunger.
According to the report, WFP deputy country director Osman allegedly concealed delays in
delivering aid caused by the army. He reportedly had ties to the army and controlled visa approvals, limiting aid oversight.
UN agencies now operate out of Port Sudan, where the army has relocated. Army spokesman Nabil Abdallah asserted efforts to facilitate aid delivery amidst the crisis, according to the sources.
On April 15, 2023, clashes broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Since then, the parties to the conflict have declared several temporary nationwide ceasefires, but none have helped to resolve the conflict.
The situation in the North African country is worsened by the flooding caused by torrential rains and a new
cholera outbreak, with at least 658 confirmed cases and 28 deaths registered across five regions in one month.
