UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Tuesday said nearly three years into the devastating war in Sudan, including almost daily drone attacks on civilians, the region faces an unprecedented displacement crisis, with humanitarian needs outpacing available resources.
Addressing a press briefing in New York, he said that to meet these growing needs, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and 123 of UN partners are urgently seeking $1.6 billion to provide food, shelter, healthcare, protection, and dignified support to 5.9 million people across seven countries neighboring Sudan by year’s end.
“The plan also promotes longer-term solutions, such as helping governments include refugees in national systems and expand access to services,” he said. “Host governments and local communities continue to demonstrate remarkable solidarity; however, their capacity is being pushed to the brink, underscoring the need for a fourth consecutive annual appeal on this scale.”
“We continue to call for stronger international backing to address the persistent underfunding of humanitarian operations in the countries hosting people fleeing Sudan, as we await a lasting peace,” DDujarric added.
He reiterated, especially in light of the continuing attacks on civilians, that the parties respect international law and never target civilians, health infrastructure, religious sites, schools, and many other things.