Sudan tops the International Rescue Committee’s emergency watchlist, which looks at countries most likely to experience a deteriorating humanitarian crisis, because of the escalating conflict, mass displacement, economic crisis and a near collapse of healthcare services.
The conflict has left 25 million people – more than half of Sudan’s population in need.
In a significant statement outlining the United Arab Emirates’ letter to the United Nations Security Council, the UAE called for urgent action to avert famine and reiterated its support for all initiatives to achieve a ceasefire and a return to civilian government.
The UAE reaffirmed its “support for efforts to de-escalate tensions, implement a ceasefire and advance negotiations leading to the restoration of a legitimate government that is representative of all Sudanese people”.
In a statement issued in New York, the UAE made an urgent call to address the risk of famine. The UAE continues to stress the importance of allowing and facilitating the urgent, unhindered and sustained passage of humanitarian relief for the civilians in need.
According to UNHCR, more than 553,000 refugees from Sudan had been counted in Chad by mid-February, meaning the nation was hosting the most displaced Sudanese people since the war started.
The UAE's field hospital in Amdjarass, Chad, has treated more than 18,000 Sudanese refugees since it opened last year.
The hospital opened under the directive of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and has focused on cases involving women, children, the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
Its staff have treated 18,854 refugees and performed more than 389 operations since it opened on July 9 last year, state news agency Wam reported.
The facility is part of the UAE's humanitarian assistance for Sudanese people affected by the conflict in their homeland.
The hospital was established with contributions from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation and the Emirates Red Crescent Authority.
The UAE has also established a second field hospital in Chad to provide medical and healthcare services to Sudanese refugees. The $20 million, 50-bed hospital in the eastern city of Abeche.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, stated: “The conflict in Sudan has had a devastating effect on Sudanese women and children. WHO thanks the United Arab Emirates for its support, which will enable WHO to continue to provide maternal and child health services for Sudanese refugees in Chad. We must continue to work together to protect and safeguard the lives of the most vulnerable.”
Since the beginning of the crisis, the UAE has been a leading contributor of humanitarian aid, providing USD 230 million in support, including 10,000 tonnes of food and medical supplies through 159 relief flights.
The UAE also committed USD 100 million at the Paris Donors Conference in April 2024, with USD 70 million directed to international humanitarian organizations and USD 30 million supporting Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries such as Chad, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.
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