Sudan: 'More Than Six Million in Need - Aid Down By 25 Percent' - Report

9 December 2013

Khartoum — Approximately 6.1 million Sudanese are in need of humanitarian support, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan reports. This represents an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year. However the UN Common Humanitarian support decreased by 25 per cent.

In 2013 an estimated 950,000 people were newly displaced by conflict and fighting in Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile. Around 430,000 people have been affected by flooding. In 2013, the allocation of money dropped by $10.1 million compared to 2012 - while Swiss Franc donor contributions and outstanding commitments or pledges have decreased by $24 million.

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