The European Union on Monday launched an emergency air bridge to deliver humanitarian aid to Sudan’s war-ravaged Darfur region, where conflict, famine and mass displacement continue to deepen suffering.
The first flights arrived on Friday, carrying about 100 tonnes of relief supplies drawn from EU humanitarian stockpiles and partner organisations, according to a statement.
The airlift will comprise eight flights scheduled over the next two months, transporting urgently needed life-saving assistance to one of the world’s most challenging regions for aid access.
The EU described the fighting between Rapid Support Forces and General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army as a dangerous escalation in an already catastrophic crisis.
The air bridge includes shelter materials, water and sanitation supplies, hygiene kits and essential medical equipment.
EU officials said the operation is valued at 3.5 million euros and funded through the bloc’s humanitarian aid budget.
This year alone, the European Union has allocated more than 270 million euros to Sudan’s humanitarian response, remaining one of the largest international donors as millions struggle to survive amid relentless conflict.
