The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced that it will need $445 million to help an estimated 860,000 people who may flee deadly fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan by October.
According to a statement, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) made an appeal to donor countries in Geneva. While Egypt and South Sudan are expected to receive the largest number of refugee arrivals, the UNHCR's plan prioritizes providing immediate assistance to Chad, South Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic.
In a tweet, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said that while "efforts continue to strengthen humanitarian assistance in Sudan, we must also respond to the growing flow of refugees to neighbouring countries. Together with their governments and 134 other partners, UNHCR is requesting US$445 million to provide life-saving assistance for six months."
In anticipation of the new arrivals, UNHCR has been working with its partners to develop a contingency plan. UNHCR and its partners deployed emergency teams on the ground to assist local authorities by providing technical support, registering refugee arrivals, monitoring their protection and improving reception conditions to meet the most urgent needs.
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