Fraud and Concealment Allegations at WFP Amid Sudan Hunger Crisis

The U.N. World Food Program (WFP) is investigating two Sudanese officials over allegations of fraud and concealing information from donors. The probe focuses on potential mismanagement, hindrance of food aid deliveries, and the involvement of the Sudanese army. The investigation arises as Sudan faces one of the world's worst food crises.

The U.N. World Food Program is examining allegations against two key officials in Sudan, including fraud and misinformation about its food aid delivery capabilities during the country's severe hunger crisis, according to sources familiar with the investigation.

The WFP's Office of the Inspector General has initiated the probe amid growing difficulties in providing for millions affected by Sudan's ongoing conflict. Investigators are reviewing whether WFP staff concealed the Sudanese army's role in obstructing aid, as revealed by insiders.

Khalid Osman, WFP's deputy country director in Sudan, and Mohammed Ali, WFP's area manager, are under scrutiny. Osman has been reassigned outside Sudan, while Ali's connection involves the reported loss of significant fuel supplies. Both declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.

(With inputs from agencies.)