Cyprus: Cyprus is among the countries contributing financially to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as part of a broader European mobilisation exceeding pound 811 million, according to a European Commission statement issued on Wednesday evening.
According to Cyprus News Agency, during the 3rd International Sudan Conference in Berlin, the European Union and its Member States, together with international partners such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and the African Union, announced significant financial support to tackle the dire situation in the country.
Out of the total pound 811.84 million pledged, the European Commission is contributing pound 360.8 million. Of this, pound 215.5 million is allocated for humanitarian aid inside Sudan, while pound 145.3 million will support efforts to address the refugee crisis in neighbouring countries such as Chad, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Libya. The remaining funding comes from EU member states, including Cyprus, alongside countries such as Germany, France, Greece, and Sweden.
According to the Commission, EU aid will focus on addressing food insecurity through financial assistance, providing healthcare and nutrition services, improving access to water and sanitation, and ensuring shelter, protection, and education for affected populations.
With more than 13 million people displaced and 33.7 million in need of immediate assistance, the situation in Sudan remains extremely critical. At the same time, famine has been confirmed in several regions, with around 30 million people facing severe food shortages.
The Berlin conference aims not only to boost humanitarian aid but also to increase pressure to end hostilities and promote a peaceful, democratic transition in the country. This latest pledge builds on previous EU initiatives, which have provided over pound 1 billion in humanitarian assistance to Sudan since 2013.