UAE allocates USD30 million for emergency humanitarian response in El Obeid, calls for civilian protection, safe humanitarian aid access in Sudan

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Abu Dhabi : Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced an emergency humanitarian response worth USD 30 million. This response aims to support civilians affected by the deteriorating situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan.

The assistance will be delivered through the UAE Aid Agency. This reflects the UAE’s longstanding humanitarian approach and its continued commitment to supporting the brotherly Sudanese people.

The response comes amid the serious deterioration of humanitarian conditions in El Obeid and surrounding areas. In these areas, civilians and displaced persons face mounting urgent needs for food security, healthcare, safe drinking water and shelter.

The UAE stressed the need for an immediate and coordinated humanitarian response. This is to ensure that life-saving assistance reaches those in need, particularly the most vulnerable groups.

The UAE also reaffirmed that protecting civilians in El Obeid and across Sudan must remain an urgent priority for the international community. Furthermore, it stressed the importance of all parties to the conflict complying with international humanitarian law. It emphasized avoiding escalation in populated areas. In addition, it highlighted the need to ensure the urgent, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State and Member of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, said this urgent response reflects the UAE leadership’s steadfast belief. He stated that people remain at the heart of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts.

At this critical stage, he added, the focus must remain on protecting civilians and enabling safe humanitarian corridors. Moreover, there is an urgent need to respond to the needs of displaced people and the most vulnerable groups. This is especially true for the sick, children, old people and women.

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He added that the UAE will continue to stand by the brotherly Sudanese people. It will work with humanitarian and international partners to alleviate civilian suffering. In addition, it will strengthen the humanitarian response. It will also help prevent further deterioration on the ground.

He noted that the UAE also stresses the importance of ensuring that the suffering of civilians is not politicised. It is equally important that international efforts remain focused on saving lives and supporting accountability for violations. This should occur through independent, professional and impartial mechanisms.

He further stated that the UAE has provided approximately USD 800 million in assistance to Sudan since the outbreak of the crisis. This underscores the country’s unwavering commitment to supporting the brotherly Sudanese people. Additionally, it shows support for the international humanitarian response and assistance for refugees, displaced persons and the communities most affected by the conflict.

Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, said the humanitarian assistance forms part of the UAE’s pledges to support humanitarian response plans. These plans are made in cooperation with the United Nations and its partners. This assistance will help provide food, healthcare, shelter and support for refugees, displaced persons and the most vulnerable groups.

The support will be delivered in cooperation with the United Nations and its partners. As a result, it will contribute to the provision of food, healthcare, shelter and assistance to the most vulnerable communities both inside Sudan and in neighbouring countries.

The UAE reiterated that there is no military solution to the crisis in Sudan. It stressed that the priority must be to protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian access. It is also essential to halt the escalation and support a Sudanese civilian-led political process. This process should lead to lasting peace and preserve Sudan’s unity and stability. It should fulfil the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people for security, prosperity and a dignified life.

(ANI)

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