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UN says $1 billion needed to support people fleeing Sudan this year

A man walks past a devastated market area in al-Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, on Sept. 1, 2023. (Credit: AFP)

The UN said Monday it expects nearly two million people to flee conflict-torn Sudan for neighboring countries by the end of the year, more than doubling its aid appeal to $1 billion.

The United Nations refugee agency said it and partners "today appealed for $1 billion to provide essential aid and protection to over 1.8 million people expected to arrive in five neighboring countries by the end of 2023, fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan."

The UN said Monday it expects nearly two million people to flee conflict-torn Sudan for neighboring countries by the end of the year, more than doubling its aid appeal to $1 billion.

The United Nations refugee agency said it and partners "today appealed for $1 billion to provide essential aid and protection to over 1.8 million people expected to arrive...