As humanitarian needs skyrocket in Sudan and the region, UN-backed event raises nearly US$1.5 billion
As the conflict in Sudan fuels a humanitarian catastrophe in the country and a refugee crisis beyond its borders, donors at a United Nations-backed event today announced nearly US$1.5 billion to fund life-saving relief efforts in Sudan and the...
UNHCR calls for concerted action as forced displacement hits new record in 2022
The full-scale war in Ukraine, alongside conflict elsewhere and climate-driven upheaval meant more people than ever remained uprooted from their homes last year, heightening the urgency for immediate, collective action to alleviate the causes and...
In Egypt, refugees tell UNHCR’s Grandi ‘terrible stories’ of conflict in Sudan
After meeting refugees who escaped the violence, UN High Commissioner for Refugees appeals for borders to remain open and greater international assistance for those fleeing and their hosts.
UNHCR’s Grandi appeals for support for Egypt as it hosts refugees fleeing Sudan
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, concluded a three-day visit to Egypt with an urgent call for support for people fleeing Sudan – and the countries hosting them – and for the borders to remain open to those escaping the...
UNHCR Supports ERC’s Response at the Borders with more than 50M EGP
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, signed a partnership agreement with the Egyptian Red Crescent worth 38 million Egyptian pounds, which aims to provide humanitarian assistance to people crossing the border from Sudan. The agreement is a top-up to the...
UNHCR appeals for safety of civilians and aid as 1 million displaced by Sudan crisis
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UN calls for US$3 billion to rush life-saving aid and protection to people impacted by the Sudan crisis
GENEVA – With the conflict in Sudan entering its second month, the United Nations and its partners today called for US$3 billion to help millions of people in the country and hundreds of thousands fleeing to neighbouring countries. As the death...
Five things to know about the crisis in Sudan
The fighting inside Sudan is having devastating humanitarian effects both inside the country and in the wider region.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNHCR and Other UN Agencies Visit the Qustol Border
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, led a mission of UN humanitarian agencies facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and border authorities to the Qustul border crossing on 8 May to meet those who had just crossed into Egypt after fleeing Sudan,...