UN refugee agency seeks 1.6 billion to aid people displaced by Sudan war

At the United Nations briefing, the spokesperson (Steph) described an escalating displacement and humanitarian crisis stemming from nearly three years of conflict in Sudan. She said the UN Refugee Agency and 123 partner organizations are urgently seeking 1,600,000,000 — the transcript does not specify the currency — to provide food, shelter, health care, protection and dignified support for about 5,900,000 people across seven neighbouring countries by year’s end.

The plan, the spokesperson said, also promotes longer-term solutions including integrating refugees into national systems and expanding access to services. The briefing noted host governments and local communities have shown solidarity but their capacities are being pushed to the brink, and that persistent underfunding of humanitarian operations leaves needs unmet.

The spokesperson reiterated a call for stronger international backing to address underfunding and urged steps toward a lasting peace in Sudan. No new pledges were announced during the briefing.