BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU
The United States has pledged $203 million to aid Sudan in hopes of preventing the crisis from worsening. U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced the commitment, emphasizing the dire conditions faced by nearly 9 million displaced people, with over 1 million fleeing the country.
The aid aims to provide shelter, cash assistance, and support for children affected by the conflict. Thomas-Greenfield highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that many are facing famine and starvation, relying on tree leaves for nutrition. The U.N. has appealed for $2.7 billion to address humanitarian needs in Sudan but has only received 6% of the required funds.
Thomas-Greenfield called for global action, urging those with influence over the warring parties to press for peace talks, as there is no military solution to the conflict. The war, which began over a year ago, has forced tens of thousands to seek refuge in neighboring Chad. The ambassador’s plea underscores the urgent need for international solidarity and support to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.
