GENEVA: Donors at a UN conference on Monday pledged close to US$1.5 billion to combat the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and help its neighbours host refugees fleeing the fighting.
"This crisis will require sustained financial support and I hope we can all keep Sudan at the top of our priorities." "Without strong international support, Sudan could quickly become a locus of lawlessness, radiating insecurity across the region." Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani urged the warring parties to"put the aspirations of the Sudanese people in the forefront".
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