The European Commission pledged Monday a total of 190 million euro (USD 207 million) in humanitarian and development assistance for Sudan.
This was announced by EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic at a High-level Pledging Event to support the Humanitarian Response in Sudan and the Region taking place in Geneva today, said the EU’s executive body in a statement.
Out of the total new EU aid package, 52 million euro (USD 56 million) is allocated in humanitarian assistance in Sudan to support the most vulnerable caught up in the crisis.
A further eight million euro (USD 8.7 million) is dedicated to supporting Sudan’s neighbours to deal with the arrival of those fleeing Sudan.
In addition, 130 million euro (USD 141 million) in development cooperation will support food security, resilience and health for the most vulnerable people, it noted.
Convened by the EU, the UN, Egypt, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the Africa Union, the pledging event aims at exploring ways to help not only the people of Sudan, but also supporting neighbouring countries hosting thousands of returnees and Sudanese refugees.
Violent armed clashes broke out in Sudan on 15 April between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance has reached 24.7 million, representing now half of Sudan?’s population, it added.
Source: Kuwait News Agency