Additional $163 million in support as 1 million people seek safety from conflict
The United States has pledged an additional $163 million to aid those affected by Sudan’s civil war, U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced during a visit to Chad. The funds will help address the needs of the estimated 1 million people displaced by the violence, with nearly 400,000 seeking refuge in Chad alone. Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the urgency for peace, calling for a halt to the fighting between Sudan’s warring factions.
This new funding brings the U.S. commitment for Sudanese humanitarian relief to over $700 million this fiscal year, aiming to provide shelter, food, and medical services for civilians affected by the escalating conflict. The U.N. has estimated that it will require over $1 billion in additional support to meet the needs of refugees and internally displaced people who have been forced to flee their homes.
During her visit, Thomas-Greenfield announced sanctions targeting leaders of one of Sudan’s two main warring factions, seeking to pressure those fueling the conflict to end the violence. The ambassador’s visit included a stop at a large refugee settlement in Adrè, Chad, which now hosts about 200,000 people who have escaped the war.
Refugees in Chad and other neighboring countries face significant hardships as they contend with overcrowded camps, limited access to clean water, and other essential services. The influx of refugees has also strained local resources, complicating efforts to provide adequate support for displaced families.
The U.S. response is part of a larger international effort to stabilize the region and address the humanitarian crisis. Yet, the U.N. warns that without further international aid and intervention, the situation will continue to deteriorate, particularly as essential resources become increasingly stretched.
With peace talks currently stalled, the path forward remains uncertain. However, aid organizations continue to call for a coordinated international response to relieve the immediate suffering and to seek long-term solutions for the region’s displaced. The U.N. is investigating possible human rights violations in the Sudan conflict, including allegations of genocide, as efforts to hold those responsible continue.