Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary

Source Alazeera: Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of the conflict.

Black smoke billows behind buildings amid ongoing fighting in Khartoum

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Published On 15 Apr 202415 Apr 2024

Germany will provide 244 million euros ($260m) in humanitarian aid to Sudan, one year after the country plunged into war, as other European countries are also expected to pledge more funds.

European diplomats met in France on Monday to mark the anniversary of the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced 8.5 million since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last April.