UN warning over aid funding shortfall

The United Nations said Wednesday it is facing a shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars for Sudan’s 2016 humanitarian needs after it launched a global appeal last month to raise $950 million. The UN’s 2016 humanitarian response plan for Sudan aims to help up to 4.6 million people, including tens of thousands of South […]

The United Nations said Wednesday it is facing a shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars for Sudan’s 2016 humanitarian needs after it launched a global appeal last month to raise $950 million.
The UN’s 2016 humanitarian response plan for Sudan aims to help up to 4.6 million people, including tens of thousands of South Sudanese refugees who fled to Sudan to escape violence and food shortages.
Of the $952 million (845 million euros) needed, as of the beginning of August UN aid agencies have managed to raise only $242.6 million.
The United Nations and its aid agencies had raised $604.3 million in 2015 for Sudan after a global appeal for $1.04 billion.
While urging the international community to step up its contributions for Sudan, Ruedas said the shortfall could impact the number of people targeted for assistance.