Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Sudan: Humanitarian Aid

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, following the UK address to the UN Security Council on 19 April, what is their assessment of progress being made in reaching people at risk of starvation in Sudan.

Answer: On 19th April, the UK called an open briefing on the situation in Sudan at the UN Security Council, where we reiterated our calls for the warring parties to facilitate unimpeded cross-border and crossline humanitarian access. However, the continued lack of humanitarian access across Sudan makes it extremely difficult for humanitarian organisations to provide the necessary levels of assistance. Nearly five million people in Sudan are currently at risk of famine. We are working with the UN, other donors and humanitarian agencies to improve and increase the delivery of aid into and across Sudan. We will continue to urge the warring parties to achieve a ceasefire, protect civilians and increase much-needed humanitarian assistance and access.

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