The United Kingdom has announced a £113 million ($143 million) aid package to support those affected by the devastating war in Sudan.
This announcement doubles the UK’s existing commitment and aims to assist over one million people impacted by the conflict and its fallout.
Of this funding, £47 million will address the needs of 600,000 people within Sudan and 700,000 refugees in neighboring nations.
“The brutal conflict in Sudan has caused unimaginable suffering,” said Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a heartfelt statement on Sunday.
He vowed the UK’s unwavering support, pledging food, shelter, and education for those enduring the harshest circumstances.
Sudan has been gripped by violence since April 2023, with clashes between General Abdel Fattah al Burhan-controlled SAF and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
A United Nations report last month accused both sides of using starvation tactics against civilians, worsening an already dire situation.
Families, the report said, have resorted to eating leaves and insects as the region edges closer to a historic hunger crisis.
Lammy will address the UN Security Council on Monday, urging SAF to ensure the vital Adre border crossing remains open.
“Starvation must not be used as a weapon of war. Aid cannot reach those in need without access,” Lammy emphasized.
The funding will support UN and NGO efforts, delivering essential food, shelter, medical aid, and clean water to vulnerable communities.
A recent study suggests deaths in Sudan are significantly underreported, with casualties in Khartoum State alone surpassing national estimates.
The UK’s renewed commitment highlights the urgent need for international cooperation to alleviate Sudan’s escalating humanitarian catastrophe.