ALBAWABA - UN donors came together to raise $1.5 billion to battle against what is considered to be the worst humanitarian crisis Sudan has suffered in ages.
n estimated $1.5 billion was raised for Sudan during a donor conference held on Monday to aid the people of Sudan in their fight against the deteriorating humanitarian situation brought on by the nearly three-month-long war that has torn through the nation.
During his speech, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned about targeting humanitarian crews and the effect that has on delivering proper care to those affected by the catastrophe across Sudan.
"Deadly violence against aid workers and the looting of humanitarian property and supplies have made aid operations even more difficult and dangerous", said Guterres.
The three-day ceasefire brought a sense of calm to the streets of Khartoum following a number of breached ceasefire deals that neither of the warring parties was committed to.
UN refugees chief Filippo Grandi added: "It is very important these contributions be clearly allocated and disbursed as quickly as possible because we're really short of funds." The New Arab reported.
Guterres urged the attendees to intensify their efforts in offering aid to Sudan and refugee-hosting neighboring countries: "I appeal to the Parties to the conflict and the governments of neighboring countries to do everything possible to enable humanitarian aid workers to reach all people in need, both within Sudan and across borders".
According to the United Nations, the number of people that are in need of immediate humanitarian assistance is around the 25 million mark. while 2.2 million have been forced out of their homes due to heavy fights taking place in their areas, around 528,000 have sought refuge in neighboring countries like Egypt.
