Sudan aid networks at risk of collapse, UN agencies warn
Summary
The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns that Sudan’s aid network is close to collapse due to ongoing fighting, heavy rains, and displacement. Without new funding, emergency supplies and shelter could run out by the end of the month, putting millions of displaced people at risk.Key Facts
- Fighting in Sudan between the army and Rapid Support Forces has killed over 200,000 people since April 2023.
- About 8.6 million Sudanese are displaced inside the country due to violence and floods.
- The IOM’s aid network has reached 2.8 million people since July 2023 but is shrinking due to less funding.
- Emergency aid supplies could run out by the end of the month without new donations.
- Running the IOM aid system for a year to help 305,000 people costs $15 million; $42 million is needed to restore previous aid levels.
- Funding for Sudan by the World Food Programme dropped from $645 million last year to $206 million this year.
- Fighting continues with recent drone attacks hitting civilian targets in Sudan’s Blue Nile region.
- Aid workers say the humanitarian system in Sudan could collapse within weeks if funding does not increase.
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