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UN appeals for $2.9 billion as fighting cuts off civilians in parts of Sudan
Summary
OCHA warned thousands are cut off from aid in North Darfur and tens of thousands displaced in other states; the UN and partners appealed for $2.9 billion under the humanitarian response plan to reach over 20 million people.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed alarm that thousands of civilians in North Darfur are cut off from aid amid escalating fighting, spokesperson Farhan said.
Local partners reported at least 2,000 families trapped in valleys in North Darfur (Wadi Gardi and Umsad) and nearly 3,000 people displaced between January from Kadugli and Dilling in South Kordofan, some moving toward White Nile state. Farhan said roughly 19,500 people have fled into White Nile state since late October, placing new pressure on services there.
The UN and its partners are scaling up assistance with food rations, tents, mattresses, tarpaulins and water, sanitation and hygiene services, but substantial gaps remain. "This year, we and our partners in Sudan are calling for $2,900,000,000 under the humanitarian needs and response plan to reach more than 20,000,000 people in need," Farhan said.
OCHA appealed for additional funding so humanitarian partners could scale up life-saving assistance. No new pledges were announced during the briefing.
