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Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANSECURITY FOR HUMANITARIAN ACTION STAYING AND DELIVERING: A QUARTERLY UPDATE FROM UNDSS SUDAN UNDSS SUDANUNDSS SUDANUNDSS SUDANUNDSS SUDAN NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO. 03 | QUARTER III 2026
The third quarter closed at a pace similar to the previous two and marked my first full year in Sudan. After twelve months here, I have a few grey hairs to show for it, which I wear proudly for a long-serving colleague who joked when I arrived that he had pictured a “physically imposing and older-looking new CSA”; his comment, delivered with affection and wisdom, still makes me smile in the hardest of times. Quarter three reminded us that our contributions to the United Nations’ work in Sudan depend on our collective acceptance and adaptability to constant change. To respond to shifting conflict front lines and two consecutive years of budget cuts, we have had to work differently, endure discomfort, and answer every call of duty. This is a space to celebrate our achievements and acknowledge our challenges regardless; so, in this edition, I pay tribute to the team’s resilience and steadfast attitude in adjusting and attaining results despite diminished means. Across Sudan, colleagues supported humanitarian access, improved preparedness, enhanced analytical capabilities, responded to emergencies, and deepened engagement with local communities. Several of these efforts are highlighted in the stories that follow, illustrating the commitment and ingenuity of our teams across the country. We also celebrate the successful conclusion of the pilot project funded by the Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SHF), which allowed us to test new approaches to community engagement and data collection. The initiative generated valuable lessons and insights into Sudan's complex security landscape and will help inform future efforts to strengthen community acceptance, support humanitarian access, and enhance security decision-making. As we enter the final quarter of the year, we extend our gratitude to all partners who continue to stand with us. Special thanks to the Humanitarian Coordinator for underscoring the department’s enabling role; to the Country Director of the World Food Programme for the affirmation and goodwill that support our work; and to the Country Director of Plan International Sudan for hosting our Community Liaison Assistants in remote areas. Finally, we welcomed a new Deputy Security Adviser, James Humphreys, who joined us from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Marhaba, Jamie — we look forward to all you will bring to make us better.Department of Safety and SecuritySUDAN QUARTER III 2026 01 Foreword by the Chief Security Adviser Kwadwo Opong-Marfo, D.Sc.Kwadwo Opong-Marfo, D.Sc.Kwadwo Opong-Marfo, D.Sc.Kwadwo Opong-Marfo, D.Sc. It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. — Leon C. Megginson
02 QUARTER III 2026 operational Snapshot 33 DSS field missions undertaken 21,516 security clearances processed 863 UNSMS & partners trained 34 Member States’ RFI responded to 272 incident reports analysed 101 staff supported with well- being sessions 227 security advisories circulated 51 security assessments conducted 143 community engagement sessions held UNDSS in NumbersUNDSS in NumbersDepartment of Safety and SecuritySUDAN 269 security briefings delivered July-September 2026
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANIn high-risk conflict zones, professional security management is not a barrier to humanitarian aid; it is the very bridge that makes it possible. Sudan’s strategic hub of Al Obeid has faced an extremely challenging June this year, characterized by intensive drone warfare targeting the city’s life-sustaining infrastructure, fuel depots, and significantly impacting access to potable water. Since early June 2026, UN field missions to Al Obeid had been put on hold due to the escalation of the conflict along the principal axis from Kosti to Al Obeid as well as within the city. The temporary pause however did not stop UNDSS Sudan from continued planning to be able to use a window of opportunity to re-access Al Obeid from Kosti to uphold the duty of care of the limited footprint of staff and the over 40 eligible dependants present in the locality. Following weeks of continuous monitoring, daily risk analysis, and advanced planning and coordination, the Department provided personnel, logistics and security liaison for a critical mission to Al Obeid on 5 July 2026. Originally aimed at upholding the duty of care of UN personnel and dependants in Al Obeid, it was later bolstered by the participation of the Humanitarian Coordinator and the Head of Office for OCHA. As the convoy pushed past the forward lines of Kosti, the open desert highway stretched out not as a route of connection, but as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict. The engine hums inside the armoured vehicles felt heavy, matched by the sharp alertness of the security teams scanning the horizon—to anticipate and respond to danger. Soon, the horizon revealed the true picture of the constraints: the shoulders of the vital supply route from Kosti to Al Obeid were lined with the charred, twisted skeletons of commercial trucks and civilian vehicles, ripped apart by recent drone strikes. For miles, the road resembled an open-air of devastation, where the debris of daily commerce lay frozen alongside volatile unexploded ordnance scattered precariously into the dirt tracks.03 QUARTER III 2026 Upholding Duty of Care and Enabling Continuity of Operations in Al ObeidUpholding Duty of Care and Enabling Continuity of Operations in Al ObeidUpholding Duty of Care and Enabling Continuity of Operations in Al ObeidUpholding Duty of Care and Enabling Continuity of Operations in Al Obeid Stories from the Front Lines
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDAN04 QUARTER III 2026 The true revelation of the mission was not along the hazardous highway, but within the city of Al Obeid itself, where the mission was met with deep relief and profound gratitude. In a warm, deeply human moment amid the crisis, the Security Liaison Officer began handing out the critical duty of care items (food, water and medication) that had been procured by organizations in Kosti to be handed over to their personnel “staying and delivering” in Al Obeid. This benign gesture of "Duty of Care" in a crisis is the purest form of proving that security protocols are designed not to restrict, but to protect, support, and empower the critical personnel who remain in an area to uphold continuity of operations faced with threat events that pose very high risk to their lives. In the worst of moments, faced with shortages, lack or high prices, those little gestures leave long-lasting impact on personnel that fortifies the belief and determination to “stay and deliver”. Little Gestures: Lasting ImpactLittle Gestures: Lasting ImpactLittle Gestures: Lasting ImpactLittle Gestures: Lasting Impact Stories from the Front Lines Security is ultimately about people. In Sudan, building trust, understanding local perspectives, and maintaining open channels of communication are often as important as traditional security measures. Supported by the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, the Community Liaison Assistants (CLA) initiative has enabled UNDSS to deepen its engagement with communities across six locations, providing new insights into local dynamics and demonstrating the value of community-based approaches to security risk management. In Al Obeid, the CLA’s contributions have been acknowledged as impactful, reinforcing community acceptance, not only as a programme approach but a security risk management strategy to the humanitarian response. In CLA Ahmed’s own words, “you have to work through the community. If they accept you, they will talk to you, they will guide you. Without that, you do not really know what is happening.” And without a doubt, knowing what is happening did enable the 5 July mission to Al Obeid but importantly, has facilitated the provision of sound advice to decision-makers to enable UN personnel and dependants to continue their vital work in Al Obeid when it mattered the most. UNDSS and the Power of Community LiaisonUNDSS and the Power of Community LiaisonUNDSS and the Power of Community LiaisonUNDSS and the Power of Community Liaison
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANIn line with the phased re-establishment, UNDSS completed a significant milestone in the third quarter, with the Chief Security Adviser, the Deputy Security Adviser, and the Chief Security Information and Operations Cell relocating to Khartoum. This marks the first time since the relocation of UN operations to Port Sudan in 2023 that UNDSS leadership is once again permanently based in the capital. While UNDSS has established a limited operational presence in Khartoum since July 2025, the reassignment of leadership to Khartoum strengthens security risk management for the gradually expanding UN footprint in Khartoum. Since leading the initial security assessment to Khartoum in May 2025 and establishing the field office in July 2025, UNDSS has maintained close monitoring of the security situation, conducted regular assessments of infrastructure and operating conditions, and worked closely with UN partners to evaluate whether critical services could sustain an increasing UN presence. Staff ceilings were established for national and international staff over the transition period to ensure that personnel numbers remained aligned with contingency planning. These measures have helped facilitate a gradual return while maintaining an appropriate balance between operational requirements and security considerations. While progress has been encouraging, significant challenges remain. Security communication is limited to the Electronic Travel Advisory (e-TA) and email advisories. Efforts and engagements are ongoing to enable backup communication systems to be in place to support information-sharing during critical or major incidents. There is also a longer- term hazard posed by explosive ordnance, remnants of war, and aerial-borne threats. UNDSS is collaborating with UNMAS to prioritize risk education and training as the principal risk reduction approach. 05 QUARTER III 2026 Shway-Shway, KhartoumShway-Shway, KhartoumShway-Shway, KhartoumShway-Shway, Khartoum
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANOver three years since the outbreak of the conflict, UN programmes and activities have continued in South Kordofan's eastern corridor, but sustained presence and access have been scanty. In line with the Humanitarian Coordinator’s intent for more UN missions and regular presence along the eastern corridor of South Kordofan, UNDSS deployed a Community Liaison Assistant (CLA) network to provide first-line, on-the-ground engagement that facilitates the UN’s missions. Between 13 and 20 September 2026, the UNDSS CLA network supported a joint mission led by UNHCR travelling to Rashad, Abassiya and Um Rawaba. The objective was to reconnect with communities affected by conflict and assess conditions for a sustained humanitarian presence. The journey was far from simple. Conflict dynamics, damaged infrastructure, and seasonal rains continued to affect movement across the area. Families fleeing violence reported spending more than 40 days travelling in search of safety, often with limited access to food, water and healthcare. To support the mission, UNDSS conducted route assessments, monitored security developments, coordinated with local authorities, and accompanied humanitarian teams in the field. These efforts helped humanitarian personnel safely access displacement sites and engage directly with affected communities. Community Liaison Assistant Mohamed Elgabbani helped facilitate dialogue between humanitarian actors, local authorities, and community representatives. The mission demonstrated how the “soft” aspects of UN security in the field pave the way for key UN humanitarian actors to access affected populations in remote and hard-to-reach locations. 06 QUARTER III 2026 Paving the Way for access to Vulnerable Communities in South Kordofan Stories from the Front LinesStories from the Front LinesStories from the Front LinesStories from the Front Lines
07 QUARTER III 2026 In This TogetherDepartment of Safety and SecuritySUDAN Under the leadership of UNDSS, OCHA, and INSO, the Sudan operation boasts of one of the strongest practices of the Saving Lives Together (SLT) partnership across the globe. Built on the value of partnership through practical cooperation and mutual support, the Sudan operations have transformed pillars in the SLT Framework into on-the-ground approaches through co-location arrangements and strengthened security coordination in support of humanitarian activities. These arrangements facilitate information-sharing, improve efficiency, and help ensure operational continuity in a challenging environment. In parts of Kordofan’s most challenging contexts, organizations such as Plan International, Mercy Corps, and LM International (Läkarmissionen) have helped sustain aid operations, hosting UN field missions and agreeing to the use of their facilities as ad hoc hibernation sites should major incidents become protracted in specific localities. Across other areas such as Darfur, International Medical Corps, Danish Refugee Council, Norwegian Refugee Council, Médecins Sans Frontières, Solidarités International, and several other humanitarian partners have helped sustain operational presence in locations where infrastructure and services remain limited. By building on one another's presence, local knowledge, and expertise, organizations are able to work more effectively and maintain a footprint in areas where operating alone would be significantly more challenging. More than physical infrastructure, Sudan’s SLT partnerships acknowledge that entities are dealing with similar threats, so alerts and advisories are always disseminated to SLT partners, who, in turn, often serve as focal points for verification in areas with limited presence. Training and confidential stress counselling support are also extended to SLT partners across the country. In Sudan, partnership is more than a coordination mechanism; it is an essential enabler of humanitarian action. By working together, sharing resources and supporting one another in difficult circumstances, organizations are able to remain present where they are needed most. UNDSS values the strong coordination and partnership with UN agencies, NGOs, and the wider SLT partner community. Continued collaboration, enduring trust, and solidarity are the foundation for enabling safe and effective aid operations across the country.
New challenges I arrived in Sudan on 2 September as Deputy Security Adviser, and I have already learned two things: the security challenges are considerable, and the DSS team meeting them is up for the task. Colleagues across Khartoum, Port Sudan and our field locations have welcomed me with generosity, candour, and a determination to get the job done. I am very happy to be among them. Sudan’s operating environment asks a great deal of everyone. 08 SPECIAL FEATURE: Sudan through new eyes The harsh climate and ever-present conflict continues to affect communities and access across the country. Drone attacks, shifting front lines and uncertain road conditions can change plans quickly. For DSS, each proposed movement brings practical questions about routes, vehicles, communications, contingency arrangements, and the people who will depend on them. Behind every assessment is a simple purpose: helping UN colleagues deliver while making sound decisions about their safety. Since arriving, I have seen that purpose in action. Teams have worked across locations and disciplines to assess changing risks, support missions, review security measures and prepare for the possibility that conditions may deteriorate. They have done so while managing the everyday pressures of a growing operational footprint. Much of this work happens quietly. It deserves recognition. The return of UN staff to Khartoum marks an especially important moment. It brings us closer to colleagues and partners whose work we support, and it gives us an opportunity to build how DSS operates together in this next phase. We will need clear communication, dependable support systems, and the willingness to listen to one another, particularly when an assessment raises difficult questions. I have been encouraged by how readily this team brings those qualities to the table. My own experience before Sudan taught me that strong security management depends on people as much as plans. Sound analysis matters, but so do trust, professional judgment and the confidence to speak up. Those strengths are already evident here, from colleagues following developments in the field to those keeping vehicles, personnel, and essential support ready for operations. There is much work ahead, and the security situation will continue to test us. Even so, I feel fortunate to have joined DSS Sudan at this point. Returning to Khartoum is the beginning of an exciting journey for all of us, no matter what duty station you are in: a chance to strengthen our team, adapt to a changing mission and help the UN serve people across Sudan. I look forward to making that journey together. QUARTER III 2026Department of Safety and SecuritySUDAN
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANDuring the quarter, two UNDSS colleagues, Ahlem Douzi and Samer Bazerbashi, completed a two-month surge deployment in Ag Geneina and Tawila, West and North Darfur, supporting assessment missions, partner engagement activities, and the delivery of Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) training. Reflecting on their experience, they shared some observations from the field: "The security environment changed noticeably during our deployment. We arrived at a time when the temporary closure of border crossings was affecting movements and logistics. In fact, Samer happened to be on the Chadian side of the border when the crossing was temporarily closed. At the time, it was unclear how long the disruption would last, although fortunately the border reopened the following day and the journey could continue. As the front lines shifted, new threats also emerged, including reports of detentions and increased uncertainty in several operational areas. It was a powerful reminder of how quickly conditions can change and the importance of maintaining close situational awareness." "The rainy season added another layer of complexity. Journeys that would normally take a day and a half sometimes required three days due to road conditions and access constraints. Living and working conditions were often basic, and we frequently had to make do with the minimum, but colleagues adapted remarkably well and continued to support operations despite the challenges." "One of the most positive aspects of the deployment was the strong sense of solidarity among humanitarian actors. Whether from UN agencies or NGOs, people consistently supported one another, sharing accommodation, transport arrangements, information, and practical advice. That spirit of cooperation helped overcome many of the day-to-day difficulties of working in a challenging environment." "Supporting SSAFE training and participating in assessment missions provided valuable opportunities to engage directly with personnel across Darfur. The resilience, professionalism, and commitment demonstrated by colleagues working in difficult conditions was genuinely inspiring." 09 QUARTER III 2026 From the Field: Two Months in DarfurFrom the Field: Two Months in DarfurFrom the Field: Two Months in DarfurFrom the Field: Two Months in DarfurDeputy Humanitarian Coordinator’s feedback to Chief Security Adviser on Samer’s Deployment “As already mentioned , I really would like to thank you for Samer's surge deployment to Darfur. Samer has been working extremely hard and showed tremendous and much needed support to partners and me. Samer has an incredible level of flexibility , sound engagement, professionalism and also humanity , which are the qualities we need here”.
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANWhile employing agencies play a critical role in supporting personnel safety and security, effective preparedness also depends on the actions of each individual. Recognizing this shared responsibility, UNDSS continued to focus on practical preparedness and response capabilities throughout the quarter. Training activities included workshops on responding to airstrikes, direct and indirect fire incidents, a further cycle of Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) training, as well as fire-fighting and security guard training delivered in Khartoum, Kosti, Kassala, Gedaref and Damazine. While many participants demonstrated a sound understanding of security procedures during classroom discussions, practical exercises continued to highlight the difference between knowing what to do and being able to react effectively under pressure. Several recurring gaps were identified during the training activities. Participants often hesitated or froze during simulated incidents, particularly when required to make rapid decisions or move to safety under time constraints. The exercises also highlighted the need for greater familiarity with local preparedness arrangements, including the roles and responsibilities of wardens, communication focal points, and procedures for accounting for personnel during emergencies. These findings are helping shape future training efforts, with greater emphasis on practical exercises, role clarification, and familiarization with emergency procedures to strengthen preparedness and improve response during security incidents. 10 QUARTER III 2026 From Awareness to Action
Smoke began to spread through a humanitarian partner's office in Gedaref. Moments later, the fire alarm sounded and staff moved quickly to evacuate the building. At the assembly point, a headcount revealed that one person was missing, triggering an emergency response involving UNDSS and partner security personnel. Fortunately, the incident was only a drill, designed to test emergency procedures, evacuation plans and coordination mechanisms under realistic conditions. During September, UNDSS collaborated with several Saving Lives Together partners in Gedaref to conduct fire drills and emergency preparedness exercises aimed at strengthening the safety and readiness of humanitarian personnel. The exercises brought together office personnel, fire wardens and security responders to practise their roles during potential emergency situations, including fire response, evacuation and rescue operations. Staff successfully evacuated buildings within minutes, while responders tested communication procedures, conducted search-and-rescue simulations and reviewed emergency response arrangements. The exercises also provided an opportunity to identify gaps, clarify responsibilities and reinforce emergency procedures across participating organizations. Lessons learned from the drills will help strengthen preparedness, improve emergency planning and enhance the safety of humanitarian personnel operating across Sudan. When every second countsDepartment of Safety and SecuritySUDAN QUARTER III 2026 11
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANDuring the third quarter of 2026, Staff Counsellors from WFP (Lillian Ngonoi), UNHCR (Reem Tafran), UNICEF (Mustafa Almustafa) and UNDSS (Moustafa Shaheen) expanded collaboration through the UN Staff Counsellors’ Network, delivering joint initiatives aimed at strengthening staff well-being and resilience across Sudan. A key milestone was the network's first jointly designed and facilitated psychological preparedness Tabletop Exercise for personnel in Damazine. The online exercise presented participants with three realistic scenarios involving communication under pressure, unverified information and uncertainty related to potential operational changes. Through guided discussion and practical exercises, participants explored how stress can influence communication and decision-making while practising strategies for responding with greater calm, clarity and confidence. By the end of the session, participants rated their psychological preparedness at an average of approximately 8 out of 10. Alongside the tabletop exercise, UNDSS delivered a series of workshops on emotional intelligence for personnel across Sudan. The sessions focused on self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, communication and relationship management, helping participants understand how emotions influence individual performance, teamwork, leadership and decision-making in demanding operational environments. 12 QUARTER III 2026 Stronger Together: Building Resilience Across Sudan Supporting personnel in Sudan's operating environment requires more than emergency response. It also means strengthening the skills, support networks and psychological preparedness that enable colleagues to navigate uncertainty, work effectively under pressure and support one another through challenging situations. Together, these initiatives reflect a growing emphasis on prevention, preparedness and resilience. Through shared resources, professional consultation, referral pathways and joint learning activities, the Staff Counsellors Network continues to expand access to support services while promoting a more connected and resilient workforce across Sudan.
13 Kauda In mid-August, as violence in the Kauda locality of South Kordofan surged, UN and SLT partner facilities were looted and torched, and several UN personnel (locally recruited and remotely managed from Kosti) remained in harm's way with very limited options in the implementation of measures to avoid risk. The Area Security Adviser for Kordofan and White Nile, Eric Yeboah, proposed out-of-the-box approaches and coordinated with Security Professionals of UN agencies, leading to the adoption of Designated Official-approved ad hoc Security Risk Management (SRM) measures providing people-centred recommendations for UNSMS personnel with their dependants to seek refuge outside the centre of Kauda town, receive extra attention and support from organizations, and an in-extremis special reception arrangement for personnel and dependants who were able to make it south across the border to Yida, supported by UNSMS organizations responding to displacements into South Sudan. The context-based response for personnel in Kauda has proven to be the best outcome for personnel and their dependants in a situation where good and ideal options were absent. Damazine Since the beginning of the year, the Area Security Adviser for Southeast Sudan, Ruslan Baiysh Tegin, has guided an Area Crisis Management Process to closely monitor events in the Blue Nile and their implications for the United Nations. The Area Crisis Management briefings and deliberations have helped to shape awareness and preparedness for the more than fifty UN personnel and over sixty dependants in Damazine city. In early September, an escalation in violence along the southern axis of Damazine triggered Area Security contingencies that have been shaped by the all-year-long Area Crisis Management discussions and frameworks on response to potential escalation that impacts UN operations in Damazine and its southern axis. The Area Security Adviser carefully drafted an ad hoc SRM that carefully balanced measures to avoid risk and reinforcement of security risk management procedures to enable critical personnel to stay and deliver and to be able to reach displaced communities within a 7- 10 km radius of Damazine. The context-based response to events in Damazine, just a month after the management of the situation in Kauda, underscores the different complexities in Sudan. Notwithstanding, for UNDSS, the approaches may differ, but the goal will always be to derive from policy and contextually apply what works in the interest of the safety of personnel in harm’s way and the security of UN operations. FRONT-LINE Context-Based Security ResponseDepartment of Safety and SecuritySUDAN QUARTER III 2026
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDAN14 QUARTER III 2026 Get to Know Us JamIE Humphreys Deputy Security Adviser, Khartoum New Deputy Security Adviser Jamie Humphreys joined UNDSS Sudan in September 2026, bringing extensive experience from DRC, South Sudan, Cyprus and a 26-year career in the British Army, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is a graduate of the UK Defence Academy's Advanced Command and Staff Course and holds a Master's degree in Defence and International Relations from King's College London. Yousif Abdallah Field Security Associate, Gedaref Yousif has worked for more than 22 years supporting UN operations across Sudan, including Khartoum, Darfur and Gedaref. Currently based in Gedaref, he is also a PhD candidate in Linguistics at Nyala University, with research interests in language and sociolinguistics, focusing on the intersection of language in humanitarian action. Mohamed Ahmed Security Operations Centre Supervisor, Port Sudan Mohamed brings 15 years of telecommunications experience across UNHCR, UNMIS and WFP. He currently serves as Supervisor of the UNDSS Security Operations Centre in Port Sudan, helping ensure teams remain safe and connected. Outside work, Mohamed enjoys swimming, reading, and working on carpentry and electrical projects.
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDAN15 QUARTER III 2026 Get to Know Us Howida Awadelkareem Admin/Finance Associate, Port Sudan Howida has been with UNDSS since 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in project management, administration, monitoring, and communication, acquired with UNDP. Howida approaches all tasks with a curious mind and creative ideas, always looking at how workflows and results can be improved. Abdelmageed Salih Security Operations Centre Assistant, Kassala Abdelmageed brings nearly 20 years of experience supporting UN operations in Sudan. After working with UNDP in Darfur and spending more than 16 years in Khartoum, he is now based in Kassala, helping ensure reliable communications in support of humanitarian operations. Married and blessed with two sons and two daughters, Abdelmageed values family time and community connections outside the workplace. Mohamed Elnour Field Security Associate, Kosti Having joined UNDSS Sudan in 2025 as a Field Security Associate covering White Nile and the Kordofan region, Mohamed has over six years of experience in safety, security and risk management across the NGO and private sectors. He has previously served in security leadership roles in Darfur and other high-risk environments. Mohamed holds a Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering and supports the safety of UN personnel and humanitarian operations across Sudan.
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDAN16 QUARTER III 2026 Get to Know Us Ahmed Khatim Driver, Port Sudan Ahmed has been working with UNDSS since 2024, after over 30 years with different UN agencies in Sudan. He knows the country’s roads like no other and has traversed it from east to west and north to south multiple times. His understanding of the security and cultural aspects help ensure UN teams reach destinations safely. Ismail Ahmed Security Operations Centre Assistant, Port Sudan Ismail has joined UNDSS in May 2026 and supports the Security Operations Centre team in monitoring personnel movements, coordinating security updates and maintaining operational awareness, helping ensure timely information-sharing and the safe conduct of UN operations across Sudan. Abdallah Suleiman Admin Assistant (Fleet Management), Port Sudan Managing a fleet of over 20 vehicles and supporting the operations of main UNDSS facilities in Port Sudan and Khartoum, Abdallah is an integral part of the administration team. His experience spans over 20 years both in the private sector and with the UN. No matter what the day brings, Abdallah faces any challenges with a smile and several ready solutions.
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANOur Work 17 QUARTER III 2026Community meeting with UN and NGOs in Darfur, August 2026UN convoy makes its way through Central Darfur, August 2026Security briefing for the Japanese delegation, September 2026Meeting displaced populations in South Kordofan, September 2026CSA engages with community leaders in Abassiya, August 2026Security awareness session for SLT partners, South Kordofan, September 2026
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANFSA Waheid Mohamed with PESG’s delegation in Khartoum, September 2026Our Work 18 QUARTER III 2026Emergency drill for SLT partners in Khartoum, August 2026First aid training for SLT partners in Khartoum, August 2026Security briefing with SLT partners in South Kordofan, September 2026IDP camp in Blue Nile after torrential floods, July 2026Gathering community perspectives in South Kordofan, July 2026
Department of Safety and SecuritySUDANGroup of women in Talodi camp in South Kordofan share their knowledge, July 202619 QUARTER III 2026 Our WorkSSAFE training in Chad for Darfur-based personnel, September 2026Road assessment after floods, Kordofan, September 2026Meeting the authorities in South Kordofan, September 2026Meeting SLT partners and community members, South Kordofan, September 2026Fire drill with SLT partners in Gedaref, September 2026
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