Summary
More than £1 billion has been promised at a conference in Berlin to help Sudan, where millions need aid due to ongoing conflict. Despite this funding, no progress has been made toward peace, and the fighting continues between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Key Facts
- Over £1.13 billion was pledged by international donors to support Sudan’s humanitarian crisis.
- Sudan faces its largest humanitarian crisis, with 34 million people needing help.
- The funding goal was originally set at $1 billion (£740 million) but was surpassed.
- Neither of Sudan’s fighting groups attended the Berlin conference.
- Sudan’s foreign ministry, aligned with the army, criticized the conference for lack of consultation.
- The UN chief, António Guterres, reported serious crimes including sexual violence amid the conflict.
- Efforts by the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and UAE to mediate peace have not yet succeeded.
- Only 16% of Sudan’s £2.1 billion humanitarian needs for the year has been funded so far.
