19/06/2023 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 19 June, the European Commission pledged a total of €190 million in humanitarian and development aid at an event in Geneva to support the humanitarian response in Sudan and the region, according to a press release. “Out of the total new EU aid package, €52 million is allocated in humanitarian assistance in Sudan to support the most vulnerable caught up in the crisis. A further €8 million is dedicated to supporting Sudan’s neighbours to deal with the arrival of those fleeing Sudan. In addition, €130 million in development cooperation will support food security, resilience and health for the most vulnerable people”. The meeting was convened by the EU, the UN, Egypt, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the African Union. (SP)