The United Arab Emirates has pledged $500 million to support humanitarian aid efforts in Sudan, as the United States convened international donors in Washington to mobilize funding for civilians affected by the conflict. The commitment was announced during a donor gathering aimed at addressing what officials describe as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, Reuters reported.
UAE Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh said the funding would be channelled through United Nations agencies to meet urgent needs, including food assistance, healthcare and shelter. She said the UAE remains committed to alleviating suffering in Sudan and supporting efforts toward a ceasefire and a civilian-led political transition, based on remarks shared during the meeting.
U.S. officials said the Washington gathering was expected to generate around $1.5 billion in new humanitarian pledges, including $200 million from the United States. Special envoy for Africa Massad Boulos said the funding push aims to stabilise aid flows as conditions worsen for millions displaced by fighting, Investing.com said.
Sudan has been gripped by conflict since April 2023, triggering mass displacement, food shortages and the collapse of basic services across large parts of the country. The UAE’s pledge underscores growing international efforts to scale up relief funding as humanitarian agencies warn that needs are likely to intensify in the coming months.
