Britain Boosts Aid For Victims Of Sudan Conflict At Conference

Britain said on Tuesday it would provide 120 million pounds 158 million more in aid to people in Sudan , which it said faces the worst humanitarian crisis on record, as it hosted a conference marking the two-year anniversary of the conflict.

The war in Sudan erupted in April 2023, sparked by a power struggle between the army and Sudans Rapid Support Forces, shattering hopes for a transition to civilian rule.

The conflict has since displaced millions and devastated regions like Darfur, where the RSF is now fighting to maintain its stronghold amid army advances in Khartoum.

Rather than mediating directly in the conflict, Britain said Tuesdays conference in London would be a chance to improve the coherence of the international response to the crisis, although Sudan criticised the fact its government was not invited to the talks.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the war had been going on for far too long and yet much of the world continues to look away.