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Sudan’s Crisis Unleashes Mass Exodus: UN’s $1 Billion Plea Sparks Controversy

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
September 4, 2023
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Sudan’s Crisis Unleashes Mass Exodus: UN’s $1 Billion Plea Sparks Controversy
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In a startling development concerning Sudan, the United Nations refugee agency has issued a dire prediction. They anticipate that by year-end, a staggering 1.8 million Sudanese citizens will have sought refuge in five neighboring nations. This alarming revelation comes hand-in-hand with a plea for a monumental $1 billion in aid to assist these displaced individuals. These grim statistics arrive amid disturbing reports of a surge in diseases and fatalities within this refugee population.

What’s particularly shocking about this projection is that it’s double the number foreseen by the UNHCR in May, shortly after the eruption of the conflict in Sudan. To put it into perspective, this estimate represents an additional 600,000 individuals fleeing the violence compared to interim assessments.

The situation has already forced more than one million people to flee Sudan, seeking sanctuary in the nearby countries of Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic. These mass migrations stem from the intense clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a conflict that has transcended the capital, Khartoum, and extended its grip.

Among these refugees, there’s a significant contingent known as “returnees,” individuals who are revisiting the very nations they had previously fled. In South Sudan, a country expected to receive one-third of these 1.8 million displaced people, thousands have arrived at a transit center in dire straits. Many are sick and exhausted, having endured arduous journeys, including perilous crossings of the White Nile River. Tragically, some have lost their lives during these treacherous boat journeys.

The UNHCR has sounded the alarm about the deteriorating health conditions of these new arrivals, with mounting concerns about escalating malnutrition rates and the outbreak of diseases like cholera and measles in several host countries. Mamadou Dian Balde, the UNHCR regional refugee coordinator for the Sudan Situation, expressed profound distress at the situation, especially the preventable deaths of children, underscoring the urgent need for action and sufficient resources.

In response to this escalating crisis, the UNHCR has revised its appeal for funds, now seeking $1 billion—a staggering half-million-dollar increase. This request accounts for the influx of additional refugees and extends aid programs for an extra two months, until the end of December. As of now, this regional appeal is only 19% funded, according to a spokesperson.

The situation in Sudan continues to be a cause for deep concern, as the country teeters on the brink of devastation. Urgent intervention is imperative to prevent further suffering and loss of life.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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