The United Nations has highlighted the urgent need for over $3bn in humanitarian aid to support the people of Sudan, Euronews reports.
The UN's plan aims to provide assistance to 18mn individuals in the country, which has been embroiled in a military conflict for over a month.
Ramesh Rajasingham, head of the UN humanitarian department, emphasized the growing crisis in Sudan, stating that the Sudanese population requires fundamental necessities such as protection, medical care, food, water, sanitation, and housing. The situation is particularly challenging for children amid the escalating disorder.
The conflict erupted on April 15 in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, and other cities, with armed clashes between the regular army and the paramilitary group known as the "Rapid Action Forces." The violence has resulted in hundreds of casualties and the displacement of several thousand citizens.
The conflict originated from strained relations between General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, the current president overseeing the regular army, and his deputy, General Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo, the commander of the Rapid Action Forces. Both came to power through a coup d'état in October 2021 but encountered disagreements regarding the governance of the state and the proposed transition to civilian rule.
Tensions escalated when Dagalo deployed the 100,000-strong Rapid Action Forces across the country, which al-Burhan perceived as a threat. The control of key facilities in Khartoum remains contested, with ongoing fighting reported in the vicinity of Khartoum Airport, located in the city center.
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