The UK government has announced a significant increase in aid for Sudan as the humanitarian crisis worsens, with millions displaced and facing severe hunger. Foreign Office Minister Andrew Mitchell visited Chad, where he heard stories of women fleeing violence in Darfur. The UN Refugee Agency is appealing for $1.4 billion to support those forced to flee South Sudan. Various sources highlight the dire situation in Sudan, with concerns of ethnic cleansing, famine, and homes being destroyed.
The health and humanitarian situation in #Sudan is close to catastrophe. We welcome Minister @AndrewmitchMP and the UK’s commitment to support the Sudanese people. The international community’s assistance is fundamental to meet their needs and sustain humanitarian operations. https://t.co/njGETQnWFD
'The world has really given up on Sudan' says Norwegian Refugee Council Sudan advocacy manager @AgnesMaiV. She adds that the UK doubling its financial support is 'really welcome' as more than 100 villages are set on fire in the country. https://t.co/0XrchEvZA7 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/zxUJM17e8x
"The situation is catastrophic." With the government announcing it will almost double its aid to Sudan, Foreign Office Minister @AndrewmitchMP describes the serious humanitarian situation. 🔗 https://t.co/Jwf5PZ9x3i 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/KM2VFjgVNq
Minister of State for Development & Africa @AndrewmitchMP joins @AnnaJonesSky on Breakfast to discuss his visit to Chad, where there is an unfolding humanitarian crisis. 🕐 7:30 👉 #Breakfast 📺 Sky 501 / Freeview 233 📱 Watch live: https://t.co/jCgTS4BQOp
Watch Sky News Breakfast live with @AnnaJonesSky, joined by 👇 ⭕ Conservative Peer Lord Robert Hayward ⭕ Development & Africa Minister @AndrewmitchMP ⭕ Labour Party Chair @AnnelieseDodds MP ⭕ Actor & ambassador for Bipolar UK @realadamdeacon https://t.co/9eW7rpUA7H
As the conflict in Sudan approaches its one-year anniversary, @RESCUEorg’s @DMiliband urges policymakers to increase funding for the country, which is in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. https://t.co/oFiasHtF77
What is happening in Sudan is threatening to become the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, with indications of ethnic cleansing, famine and homes being burned down. Important coverage by @lindseyhilsum, @Zahra_ZW, @munksoren from Adre Camp, Chad. https://t.co/h95mUV9NEf
What is happening in Sudan is threatening to become the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, with indications of ethnic cleansing, famine and homes being burned down. Very important coverage by @lindseyhilsum, @Zahra_ZW and @munksoren from Adre Camp, Chad.…
Sudan is the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. We’re reporting from the border with Chad - the war is causing famine and driving people to flee. We were here with @AndrewmitchMP announcing new British aid - but only a ceasefire can really help. With @munksoren @Zahra_ZW https://t.co/oH8x74Fja0
New: the UK is to nearly double aid for Sudan as the humanitarian crisis there deepens. Millions are displaced and facing catastrophic hunger conditions. The UK aid package announced today will help save lives.
South Sudan: More than 10 years of conflict have left millions of people displaced & in need of humanitarian aid. @Refugees is appealing for $1.4 billion to support those forced to flee and their host communities. Scroll to learn more ⤵️:
Sudan crisis: Minister says UK will 'effectively double' aid and breaks down in tears https://t.co/gGCRGOAVAo
Watch @Channel4News tonight for an outstanding report on the catastrophe unfolding in Sudan. @lindseyhilsum reports from neighbouring Chad. At 7. https://t.co/KiGMdXqeGg
In Adre camp, on Chad’s border with #Sudan , @AndrewmitchMP, Minister for Development and Africa, hears the stories of women who’ve fled sexual violence and hunger in #Darfur. More @Channel4News at 7pm. #eyesonsudan https://t.co/Y7KPKvLNIb