Nearly 700 civilians reportedly killed in Sudan drone strikes this year, UN aid chief says
via Punch Nigeria19 hours ago2 min read
The United Nations aid chief, Tom Fletcher, reported that nearly 700 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since January, describing the three-year civil war as the "world's largest humanitarian crisis." The conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced over 11 million people and led to widespread hunger. Drone strikes are a daily occurrence, particularly in southern Kordofan and RSF-controlled areas like Darfur. Fletcher highlighted that nearly 34 million people in Sudan require humanitarian support, with rising hunger, severe child malnutrition, and millions deprived of education. He also noted the systemic sexual violence faced by women and girls. Despite humanitarians reaching 17 million people last year and aiming for 20 million this year, the response remains critically underfunded. Denise Brown, the UN's resident coordinator in Sudan, stated that the UN's $2.9 billion appeal for Sudan this year is only 16 percent funded. Donors are set to meet in Berlin to discuss peace talks and humanitarian aid.
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