U.S. Pledges $315 Million in Additional Aid to Sudan Washington, D.C. – The United States has announced that it will provide more than $315 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Sudan to address the ongoing crisis in the country. The announcement was made by USAID Administrator Mark Green during a visit to Khartoum, the Sudanese capital. The aid package will focus on addressing the urgent needs of the Sudanese people, including food security, nutrition, health, water, sanitation, and protection. This latest funding brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance to Sudan in the past year to more than $800 million. The United States is the largest donor of humanitarian assistance to Sudan. “The United States is committed to helping the people of Sudan during this difficult time,” said Green. “This additional funding will help address the urgent needs of those who have been affected by conflict, displacement, and other crises.” The aid will be distributed through U.S. partners on the ground in Sudan, including the United Nations World Food Programme, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The crisis in Sudan has displaced millions of people and created a severe food shortage. The country is also experiencing a health crisis, with outbreaks of measles and cholera. The U.S. aid will provide critical support to the Sudanese people during this time of need. It will help to save lives, reduce suffering, and promote stability in the country.US to Provide $315 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Sudan Amidst Growing CrisisUS to Provide $315 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Sudan Amidst Growing Crisis The United States will provide an additional $315 million in humanitarian assistance to Sudan, bringing the total US support to over $1.2 billion since the start of the crisis. The funding will go towards providing food, water, shelter, and medical care to the millions of people affected by the ongoing conflict and displacement. Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, called on Sudan’s warring faction, the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to end their obstruction of the aid deliveries and to support an increase in humanitarian assistance to prevent further loss of life. Power emphasized that the levels of famine and displacement in Sudan are primarily due to the obstruction of aid rather than insufficient food supplies. The United Nations estimates that nearly 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in need of assistance, while approximately 8 million have been displaced from their homes since the outbreak of war in April 2023. The UN Security Council has demanded an end to the RSF siege on al-Fashir, a city of 1.8 million in the Darfur region of Northern Sudan, and the immediate cessation of fighting in the area. UN officials have warned that escalating violence around al-Fashir could trigger bloody intercommunal conflicts across Darfur. US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, urged the Security Council to consider all options, including permitting aid deliveries from neighboring countries, if the parties to the conflict continue to disregard international laws and humanitarian access. The US is urging outside supporters to停止 supplying weapons that fuel the conflict and is pushing for a resumption of ceasefire talks under the Jeddah platform. However, talks have been deadlocked for months, hindering the achievement of a sustained ceasefire.The United States will provide more than $315 million in additional aid to Sudan, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) announced on Monday. The funding will go towards providing life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations, including food security, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene programs. It will also support economic recovery and development initiatives, such as job creation and agricultural development. The announcement comes as Sudan faces a deepening economic crisis and a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people facing food insecurity and malnutrition. The US has been a major donor to Sudan for decades, and this latest funding brings the total US assistance to Sudan to more than $1 billion since 2017. “The United States is committed to supporting the people of Sudan as they work to build a more democratic, prosperous, and stable future,” USAID Administrator Samantha Power said in a statement. “This additional funding will provide critical assistance to those most in need and support Sudan’s economic recovery and development.”