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World Food Program Stops Aid to 800,000 People in Sudan Over War.

Authors :
Monteiro, Ana
Source :
Bloomberg.com; 12/21/2023, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- The United Nations' World Food Programme has suspended assistance in some parts of Sudan's state of Gezira, where it was supporting more than 800,000 people, as fighting spreads.About 300,000 people have fled Gezira since Dec. 15, when clashes erupted, the WFP said in an emailed statement."Ongoing fighting makes it extremely challenging for humanitarian agencies to safely deliver assistance,especially with more and more people on the move, fleeing for their lives," it said.Read More: Paramilitary Forces Defy US With Attack on Sudan Aid Hub©2023 Bloomberg L.P.By Ana MonteiroReported by Author [Extracted from the article]

Subjects

Subjects :
FOOD relief
WAR
PARAMILITARY forces

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bloomberg.com
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
174385379