The UAE, a top humanitarian donor to Sudan and Africa, allocated 70% of its pledged $100 million to UN agencies and organizations, supporting efforts to ease Sudan's humanitarian crisis.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced aid for key partners and UN agencies like OCHA, WFP, UNHCR, FAO, and WHO, aiming to address Sudan's crisis with food, health services, livelihood support, emergency shelter, and women's protection.
Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said:
“The aid provided to Sudan and neighbouring countries by the UAE reflects the unwavering commitment of the country’s leadership to provide humanitarian and relief support to the brotherly Sudanese people, to address humanitarian challenges and continuously extend assistance and support to Sudan.” Al Hashimy also emphasised that the UAE will provide aid to El Fasher and other areas in Sudan in cooperation with World Food Programme.
The UAE established an air bridge with Sudan and Chad, providing $130 million in aid, 9,500 tonnes of food and medical supplies, and dispatched 148 relief planes and a ship with 1,000 tonnes of supplies. The UAE also supports refugee camps in Chad and sent 100 tonnes of food to Sudanese refugees in South Sudan.
The minister also added:
“Within the framework of providing medical services to the Sudanese refugees in neighbouring countries, the UAE built two field hospitals in the Chadian cities of Amdjarass and Abéché to support the brotherly Sudanese people. The hospitals’ care is extended to all civilians in need, regardless of nationality, age, gender, or political association. The number of patients treated at the hospital in Amdjarass since its establishment has reached 29,378”.
Al Hashimy, reiterated the UAE’s consistent position, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, and the need to reach of a peaceful solution for the crisis by returning to the political process. The UAE also called for joint efforts and collaboration to end the conflict, enhance the security and stability of Sudan, prevent further loss of life, and establish a national consensus towards forming a government where civilians lead and participate, while meeting the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people for development and prosperity.
For his part, Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, stated:
“We are deeply grateful to the Government and the people of the United Arab Emirates for your generous support of US$70 million to help bring relief to the people of Sudan through the United Nations. With this allocation, we can bolster our lifesaving support to families and communities caught up in Sudan's unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Your compassion and solidarity with people in need across the world exemplify the power of global cooperation in making a tangible difference in the lives of the most vulnerable."
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said:
“The people of Sudan are enduring the dreadful consequences of this brutal war and need urgent support. State contributions are essential in providing much-needed lifesaving humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people in Sudan forced to flee.”
Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, said,
"WFP welcomes all pledges towards our lifesaving food operations in Sudan. With this contribution, we will be able to assist vulnerable people who are at risk of sliding into famine.”
News Source: Emirates News Agency
