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Source: Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) | Apr 25, 2024

Sudan: United Nations leaders call for urgent action against scourge of sexual violence amid ongoing conflict

Joint Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, and Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Joyce Msuya

After one year of hostilities in Sudan, we are appealing for more international engagement to combat sexual violence against women and girls in the country. These barbaric acts, which echo the horrors witnessed in Darfur two decades ago, must spur immediate action. As members of the Security Council meet this…

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- Bank Executive Director Rufus Darkortey (right) welcoming Ambassador El Gayly Mohamed Abdelhamid, Sudanese Chargé d’Affaires to Cote d’Ivoire
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Apr 25, 2024

African Development Bank Executive Director and Sudanese Envoy Discuss Crucial Support Amid Ongoing Conflict

The meeting between Ambassador Abdelhamid and Mr. Darkortey signifies a collaborative effort between the African Development Bank and Sudan to address challenges and pave the way for a more resilient future for the country

Ambassador El Gayly Mohamed Abdelhamid, Sudanese Chargé d’Affaires to Cote d’Ivoire, recently paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Rufus N. Darkortey, Executive Director for Sudan at the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). The meeting, held on April 4, 2024, at the African Development Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, focused on collaborative efforts…

Source: U.S. Department of State | Apr 24, 2024

The United States Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan

The United States is deeply troubled by credible reports that the RSF and its affiliated militias have razed multiple villages west of El Fasher

The United States calls on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur. We are alarmed by indications of an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces and its affiliated militias. An offensive against El Fasher city would subject civilians to extreme danger, including…

Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Apr 24, 2024

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Welcomes Passage of United States (US) Humanitarian Aid, Supporting Communities on the Frontlines of Crisis in Ukraine, Gaza and Globally

Amid ongoing challenges such as the latest wave of missile strikes in Ukraine, spiraling conflict in Sudan, and imminent famine in Gaza which continue to uproot and destroy lives, U.S. assistance remains essential

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the passage of a $9 billion global humanitarian aid package that will avoid sharp U.S. cuts in the midst of near record humanitarian need and displacement. The package will save lives and help drive solutions to support people facing armed conflict, economic turmoil, and…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Apr 24, 2024

Global Report on Food Crises: acute hunger remains persistently high in 59 countries with 1-in-5 people assessed in need of critical urgent action

Global Network Against Food Crises’ partners call for a transformative approach to break the cycle of acute hunger

According to the latest Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), nearly 282 million people in 59 countries and territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023 - a worldwide increase of 24 million from the previous year. This rise was due to the report’s increased coverage of food crisis contexts…

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Khartoum, Sudan | Apr 23, 2024

Evacuation and Facilitation of the Return of Indonesian Citizens from Conflict Areas in Sudan

Ahmad Nadir expressed his gratitude for the attention of the Indonesian Government and the assistance provided by the Indonesian Embassy in seeking his return to Indonesia

The Indonesian Embassy on Monday (22/4) again facilitated the return of Indonesian citizens from Sudan to Indonesia a.n. Ahmad Nadir (28 years old) from Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Ahmad Nadir is an Indonesian citizen who has been studying Islamic knowledge in the capital city of Khartoum since 2021. When…

Source: United Nations In Egypt | Apr 23, 2024

World Food Programme (WFP) And European Union (EU) Forge New Partnership to Empower Refugees and Host Communities in Egypt

The European Union’s (EU) €2 million contribution will target 6,000 people from nine different countries living in Egypt – including Sudanese refugees who escaped conflict

Yesterday, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Egypt and the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) launched a new partnership to empower both refugees living in Egypt and host communities and improve their self-reliance and social cohesion. The European Union’s (EU) €2 million contribution will target…

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Apr 22, 2024

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) completes two vital Japan-funded projects in Sudan

With a total funding of USD 2.2 million, these projects had a significant impact on the lives of forcibly displaced people and hosting communities in Sudan

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Sudan is pleased to announce the successful completion of two critical projects funded by the Government of Japan, aimed at addressing the urgent needs of refugees, asylum-seekers, and host communities affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The first project provided life-saving shelter and core-relief…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation | Apr 22, 2024

United Arab Emirates (UAE) affirms its categorical rejection of the baseless allegations made by the Permanent Representative of Sudan in a letter to United Nations Security Council

The country stressed that the dissemination of disinformation and false narratives after a year of conflict aims to deflect responsibility and undermine international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Her Excellency Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of the false allegations made by the Permanent Representative of Sudan, affirming that these claims are baseless. Her Excellency highlighted that the UAE submitted a letter to the UNSC on April 21st,…

Source: UN News | Apr 20, 2024

War in Sudan is ‘a crisis of epic proportions’ as atrocities abound

The year-long ongoing war in Sudan is “a crisis of epic proportions”, and the world must rethink the way it supports the Sudanese people amid rampant atrocities against civilians and no end in sight, top UN and African Union officials warned the Security Council on Friday

The Sudanese people have endured “unbearable suffering” since the conflict started just over a year ago when an outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) “brutally interrupted the political transition”, Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said. “This is…

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