In Sudan, the quest to provide essential aid to those in need is riddled with challenges, including bureaucratic obstacles and insecurity. A conference on Sudan is set to be held in the Egyptian capital Cairo in mid-November, to discuss the humanitarian crisis currently facing the country from several key aspects.
for international staff during these two months, hampering the swift deployment of aid personnel*. This delay exacerbates an already critical situation as half of Sudan's population, some 25 million people,
"However, a number of operational obstacles remain that impede a rapid scale-up of aid from reaching those in need, including: operating in Sudan poses a high risk, as seen through the 20 aid workers killed this year.and assets continues, including looting of aid trucks, offices and drivers that curtail the capacity of the humanitarian organisations", the report states.
Darfur Regional Governor Minni Minawi on Sunday praised the joint efforts of donors, particularly Saudi Arabia, as well as theIn the neighbouring Central African Republic , new Darfuri refugees in the Samounja camp are facing dire conditions. They complain of not receiving any food for two months, lack of clean water, and the spread of malaria.
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