Darfur is an absolute horror show. We have a moment of opportunity if the world is ready to seize it. Civilians must be protected. Access must be expanded. Flow of arms must be limited.

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In Sudan, we are working relentlessly with our partners to reach El Fasher and every person cut off from lifesaving aid. My interview with @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...

Palestinians across Gaza are cold and soaked following recent rains. Frustration grows as floods rise and what little they have is destroyed. UN and partners are mobilizing to help, but much more is needed. Remaining restrictions must be lifted to urgently get more aid in.

I spent yesterday in Korma with survivors of El Fasher atrocities. So many halting, harrowing conversations in Arabic, or translated from Zaghawa, about horror and misery. Then Haseena pushed through crowd. Speaking in perfect English, she wanted the world to hear her story. #Sudan

Unspeakable suffering in Tawila. Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child. They're asking the world if help is coming. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...

In Tawila, I visited this nutrition centre, backed by the #Sudan Humanitarian Fund – a lifeline for displaced families, powered by Sudanese health workers and local groups who know the needs of their communities best. This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.

A day visiting survivors from El Fasher in Korma and Tawila, and meeting community volunteers. Darfur is the epicentre of human suffering. So many stories of brutality and horror. These stories must be told.

In Tawila, I spoke to women who fled El Fasher only a few weeks ago. They carry terrifying stories of brutal violence. The world has not protected them. We must do better. #Sudan

Met local leaders in Tawila and Tasis representatives in Korma to insist on safe access and protection of civilians. We will go anywhere and talk to anyone to get access to those in need, guided by principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity, independence.

In Tawila today, I spent time with mothers and caregivers of severely malnourished kids and women who have endured the worst horrors of the siege of El Fasher. The world failed to protect them: we must not fail them again.

After several days on the road, we finally arrived and saw the massive site where survivors from El Fasher are taking refuge. Will be in Tawila for next two days to listen, learn and galvanize support. #Sudan

Up early again for the next leg of our Darfur mission. Thanks to our friends @savethechildren.org for putting us up in Golo. Six hour drive ahead to Tawila, where we need to get much more lifesaving support, humanitarian presence - and protection - to survivors. #Sudan

In #Darfur, I spoke to @apnews.com on the catastrophic situation for civilians - and why it matters to be here now. Our access is still choked by fighting. We need unfettered, safe access to get aid moving. apnews.com/article/suda...

On road deeper into Darfur. We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.

Thank you to our friends @nrc-global.bsky.social for putting us up overnight in El Geneina. We were in Zalinjei this morning, now heading east through Darfur. We aim to open routes for more humanitarians & lifesaving supplies. @iomchief.iom.int & @wfp.org Carl Skau also in Sudan in coordinated surge

Arrived in El Geneina. Spending next few days in Darfur to listen to communities who have fled horrific violence and to understand how the world can do better.

Practical and positive exchange with General Al-Burhan on continued dialogue and cooperation to improve humanitarian access across Sudan. The UN appreciates the clear commitment to support us to deliver lifesaving aid everywhere it is needed.

Latest Humanifesto on a frantic few weeks from Gaza to Darfur, via New York and Nir Oz, Dublin and Duxford. Plus a raw podcast, an Observer diary, TikTok trepidation, UN fightback, and some random book, speech, article and music recommendations. www.linkedin.com/pulse/humani...

In Port Sudan, I worked with Foreign Ministers of Sudan & Egypt on urgent steps to reach people in need across the country – from Darfur to the Kordofans. Grateful for their partnership & commitment to facilitate neutral and impartial humanitarian action everywhere it is needed.

Just landed back in Sudan. Will spend a week here working to stop the atrocities, back peace effort, uphold UN charter, and push for our teams to get the access and funding they need to save lives across the battle lines.

One month since the Gaza ceasefire, we’re delivering on our 60-day plan. We’re saving lives but could save many more with better access, more safety and more funding.

Against better judgement and advice of everyone I know (especially my kids), l've joined TikTok. I have always argued we should be where conversations are happening. I’m at www.tiktok.com/@tomfletcher.1874

The #Philippines faces another storm. I've allocated US$5.95 million from UN CERF, one of the fastest ways to deliver funds in emergencies, in this case within just minutes of early warnings to support communities most at risk.

Against better judgement and advice of everyone I know (especially my kids), l've joined TikTok. I have always argued we should be where conversations are happening. I’m at www.tiktok.com/@tomfletcher.1874

We’re transforming how we deliver lifesaving aid — empowering local leaders and communities, improving efficiency and innovation, and defending our values, including the neutrality of our aid. Some reflections post-IASC Principals’ meeting 👉 bit.ly/47WztN9

Des millions de personnes dans l'est de la RDC font face aux déplacements, aux maladies et à la faim. Merci à la France et au Togo d'avoir organisé une réunion cruciale et pour leur engagement en faveur de la paix dans la région. Mon discours à la Conference de Paris.

Yesterday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in northern #Afghanistan left at least 25 people killed and hundreds injured. We are on the ground helping affected families.

Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and their property across the West Bank continue. Impunity cannot prevail. Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u

I’ve allocated $4 million from UNCERF to get urgent aid to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. This will allow UN agencies and partners to scale up life-saving aid.

Millions are caught in Hurricane Melissa's path and need urgent help. We're working with the governments of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba to save lives. www.unocha.org/news/hurrica...

UN Charter pledged us to save generations from scourge of war, defend human rights and justice. Amid horror of El Fasher we must return to those words as rebuke for international failure, and challenge that world can do better. My remarks: bit.ly/47n75Ck

UN Charter pledged us to save generations from scourge of war, defend human rights and justice. Amid horror of El Fasher we must return to those words as rebuke for international failure, and challenge that world can do better. My remarks: bit.ly/47n75Ck

Deadly attacks. New displacement. Deepening hunger.   We need the violence in Sudan to stop, urgent humanitarian access, perpetrators held to account.   I'm allocating $20M to provide urgent life-saving food, health, and protection. I will brief Security Council this morning.

Thank you, @tomfletcherun.bsky.social, for highlighting the life-saving medical supplies that @unfpa.org is delivering in #Gaza, and our incredible colleagues and partners on the ground who make it all possible 🧡

El huracán Melissa se acerca a Cuba. He asignado 4 millones de dólares del UNCERF para apoyar medidas preventivas, incluyendo de alimentación, abrigo temporal, salud, educación y agua, para 170,000 personas antes de que llegue la tormenta.

El Fasher is at breaking point. People are trapped and fighting is advancing further into the city. Ceasefire now, in El Fasher, in Darfur and throughout Sudan.

Exit video from two heavy days in Gaza - massive task ahead but we won’t be overwhelmed.

For 80 years, the UN has been saving lives, advancing peace and upholding hope.  Its mission has never mattered more. It is not about institutions, but about the people behind them. #UNDay

Excellent discussion with Nick Robinson on Gaza, humanitarian challenges, and the resurgent role of diplomacy. Listen here 👇 bbc.com/audio/play/m...

My interview with @news.rte.ie Morning Ireland on my visit to Gaza, our 60-day scale up and my meetings in Dublin. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Thank you President Higgins for your deep wisdom, powerful advice and rock solid humanitarianism. I feel revitalized by this time together.

Thank you @irishexaminer.bsky.social for highlighting the humanitarian situation in Gaza and how we meet the moment👇. www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

Twisted concrete, broken buildings and broken lives, rubble, dust - but markets starting to open and hope coming back. @aljazeera.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO9D...

Thank you, Taoiseach, Prime Minister Micheal Martin for the clarity and solidarity on how we build on the resurgent diplomacy of recent weeks to maximize lifesaving aid to Gaza, and rekindle hope.

Excellent discussion with Tánaiste Simon Harris TD, Deputy PM and Minister for Foreign Affairs in Dublin. We focused on our scaled up humanitarian effort post Gaza ceasefire. Irish generosity is saving lives. @simonharrisireland.bsky.social @irishmissionun.bsky.social

Thank you Minister Neale Richmond for your leadership and partnership in humanitarian action. Great discussion of reform and renewal, including with Irish NGOs. Ireland has been staunch supporter of lifesaving work in #Gaza. @irishmissionun.bsky.social

Twisted concrete, broken buildings and broken lives, rubble, dust - but markets starting to open and hope coming back. @aljazeera.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO9D...

Exit video from two heavy days in Gaza - massive task ahead but we won’t be overwhelmed.

Thank you Minderoo Foundation and Dr. Andrew Forrest for your AU$10M backing of our 60-day scale-up plan for #Gaza. Your support will focus on psychosocial and mental health needs - particularly for children.