Sudan Events – Agencies
The British government announced on Sunday a new humanitarian aid allocation of £113 million, approximately €136 million, to support the Sudanese people affected by the conflict, as well as refugees in neighboring countries.
The British Foreign Ministry stated in a press release that this contribution represents a significant increase in aid designated for Sudan and the region this year, with more than 600,000 people in Sudan expected to benefit, alongside 700,000 refugees who fled the conflict to neighboring countries such as Chad and South Sudan.
The statement also noted that British Foreign Secretary David Lammy would visit the United Nations Security Council on Monday, where he would urge the Sudanese Armed Forces to keep the Adre border crossing between Chad and Darfur open permanently and call for the removal of restrictions that hinder the flow of aid through this vital crossing.
Lammy emphasized in his statement that unrestricted access is essential to delivering humanitarian assistance and stressed the need to prevent the use of hunger as leverage in conflicts.
He explained that he would use Britain’s presidency of the Security Council to push for a resolution that ensures the protection of civilians and allows for the safe passage of aid.
