The US envoy to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, announced on Wednesday that her country pledged an additional $424 million in humanitarian aid to assist the people of Sudan, as over 25 million Sudanese are suffering from hunger due to the ongoing war in the country.
The conflict, which erupted in mid-April 2023, involves clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
This war broke out just before a planned power transition to a civilian government, plunging the nation into turmoil.
Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, noting that over 25 million people are facing severe hunger, and many are on the brink of famine.
According to her, around 11 million people have been displaced, making it one of the worst humanitarian crises globally.
The US envoy also called for urgent humanitarian ceasefires in key regions like El Fasher and Khartoum, which are particularly vulnerable.
She urged the warring factions to allow the free flow of aid, cease hostilities, and engage in peace negotiations.
The US mission to the United Nations reported that the new aid package brings the total American humanitarian support to Sudan since the conflict began to $2 billion.
