Sudan Humanitarian Situation 2024-04-30
2024-04-30
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Q1
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The MP notes the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the government's previously set aid figures. She highlights a warning from the US ambassador to the UN regarding potential massacres in El Fasher.
What recent assessment has been made of the implications for policies due to the humanitarian situation in Sudan? The Sudanese city of El Fasher, which is Darfur's humanitarian hub, faces an impending large-scale massacre according to the US ambassador to the UN. What measures are being taken to prevent this crisis?
The UK will nearly double its support for people in Sudan, increasing aid to £89 million this year. The Minister spoke with UN Secretary-General António Guterres about the situation in El Fasher and is doing everything possible through various mechanisms to protect people in Darfur.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific actions and mechanisms are not detailed beyond general statements of intent.
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Q2
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The MP references the testimony from frontline aid workers about the challenges and positivity towards FCDO's efforts to continue education for displaced children.
Frontline aid workers have provided evidence of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, including displacement and food insecurity. They highlighted the FCDO's work on continuing education for children. Will this support be maintained and enhanced?
The Minister is grateful for the recognition of the FCDO's efforts in Sudan, aiming to assist 500,000 under-five-year-old children. However, he focuses on broader issues like displacement, border crossings, and food insecurity without directly addressing educational support.
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The specific commitment regarding the continuation and enhancement of education support for displaced children was not provided.
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Q3
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The MP refers to evidence given by frontline aid workers about the severe humanitarian crisis and the FCDO's efforts to support displaced children's education.
Aid workers testified about the humanitarian crisis, with 8.6 million people displaced and 17.7 million suffering acute food insecurity. They praised FCDO for supporting 500,000 under-five-year-old Sudanese children's education in displacement camps. Will this support be sustained and expanded?
The Minister acknowledges the FCDO's efforts to assist 500,000 under-five-year-old Sudanese children but shifts focus to broader issues of displacement, border crossings, and food insecurity without addressing education support directly.
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No specific commitment was given regarding the continuation or enhancement of educational programs for displaced children.
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Q4
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The MP emphasizes the risk of massacres and rapes targeting non-Arab communities in El Fasher, Darfur, as an offensive to capture this city is ongoing. She asks about mechanisms for building pressure towards a ceasefire.
An offensive is underway to capture El Fasher, with imminent risks of massacres and sexual violence against non-Arab communities. All arms supplies must be halted. Friday's UN statement was welcome. What mechanisms are used daily by the Government in partnership to secure an immediate ceasefire?
The UK hopes Jeddah 3 will be a significant opportunity for negotiations, requiring a ceasefire and a political track. The Minister visited the Chad-Sudan border recently to see difficulties supporting Darfur, including food issues. Sudan is not forgotten, with Britain doing everything possible as UN penholder.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific daily mechanisms for building pressure towards an immediate ceasefire were not detailed.
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