Macron announces $2.1 billion in pledges to aid war-torn Sudan

World donors have pledged over $2.1 billion in humanitarian aid for Sudan, as the country faces a devastating yearlong war that has pushed its population to the brink of famine. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the significant aid package at an international conference in Paris, where top diplomatic envoys, U.N. officials, and aid agencies came together to support Sudan’s 51 million people.

The aid will be directed towards providing essential resources such as food, water, and medicines to the war-torn nation. Macron emphasized the urgent need for peace in Sudan, calling on the warring parties to cease attacks on civilians and allow access for humanitarian aid. The conference also highlighted the critical role of international mediation efforts in resolving the conflict.

Sudan’s civil society representatives participated in the conference, but notably, neither the Sudanese army nor its rival paramilitary were present. The United Nations has estimated that $2.7 billion is required this year to assist 24 million people in Sudan, yet only a fraction of that amount has been funded so far.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in thousands of casualties, widespread displacement, and a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions. With reports of atrocities and a looming threat of famine, the international community is urged to take immediate action to support the Sudanese people and bring an end to the violence. As the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, humanitarian organizations stress the importance of addressing the urgent needs of the population to prevent further suffering and loss of life.