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ECHO Factsheet – Sudan – October 2017

Oct 25, 2017
ECHO Factsheet – Sudan – October 2017

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FACTS & FIGURES

  • 4.8 million people in need of assistance, including 3 million in Darfur 3.3 million people internally displaced
  • More than 965 000 refugees, including over 460 000 South Sudanese since December 2013
  • 3.4 million people severely food insecure (crisis or emergency levels)
  • 2.2 million acutely malnourished children (UNOCHA & UNHCR)
  • EU Humanitarian funding: €46 million in 2017

Introduction

The European Union responds to a variety of emergencies in Sudan ranging from conflict and population displacements to severe food insecurity and malnutrition. The immense needs call for large-scale humanitarian assistance. Although travel procedures have been relaxed, humanitarians continue to work in a restrictive environment which prevents them from reaching all people in need in a timely manner. Since 2011, the EU has mobilised €422 million for its humanitarian partners in Sudan, including €46 million in 2017.

What are the needs?

Sudan is facing various protracted and new humanitarian crises. Thirteen years since the start of the Darfur crisis, 2.7 million people continue to be uprooted in this region alone while conflict also affects South Kordofan and Blue Nile.

More than 180 000 South Sudanese refugees have arrived in 2017 alone. Of this number 65% are children. Many of the displaced, host communities and refugees rely heavily on aid to access essential services such as health care and water, and to improve their living conditions.

Acute malnutrition rates are among the highest in Africa. One in six children suffers from acute malnutrition, 1 in 20 from its most severe form which is likely to cause death unless treated. In 2017, 3.4 million people are facing severe food insecurity. In recent months, considerable new humanitarian needs have emerged, linked to amongst others a mass influx of South Sudanese refugees and high malnutrition in newly accessible areas of Jebel Marra, Darfur.

More funding is required to deal with these multiple and complex crises. The 2017 Humanitarian Response Plan appeals for $804 million; however, less than 38% of this amount has been reached.

Original source: European Commission.
Posted on 20 October 2017