Hey, amigos! 🌍 In a world where we all need a helping hand sometimes, the new UN relief chief, Tom Fletcher, just made his first field trip to our brothers and sisters in war-torn Sudan 🇸🇩.
On Monday, Fletcher called on the Sudanese authorities to open doors 🚪 for more relief and humanitarian workers. Imagine over half the country's population needing help, and an average of 20,000 people being displaced every day! 😱
Fletcher, who took over from Martin Griffiths last week, shared his mission with the humanitarian community from Port Sudan. He emphasized the need to \"scale up access to those we need to support, increase the visibility of the crisis, back our humanitarian coordinators and teams in-country as they grip coordination of vital aid and listen and learn.\" 📢
He also met with Sudanese authorities, including General Burhan, president of the Transitional Sovereign Council. They chatted about ways to overcome obstacles blocking aid delivery, increasing the presence of humanitarian personnel in the hardest-hit areas, and boosting aid across borders and conflict lines. 🤝
Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, mentioned that Fletcher wants the world to pay attention to the \"staggering\" crisis affecting civilians nationwide. 🌐
Fletcher didn’t waste any time getting his boots on the ground! 🥾 On Sunday, he visited Kassala, checking out a center for children without parental care who had to flee due to the violence. He also spent time at a camp for displaced people, bringing some much-needed hope. ✨
Good news on the horizon! 🌤️ The World Food Program added a second domestic flight for the UN Humanitarian Air Service. This means humanitarian workers can now fly from Port Sudan to Dongola in Northern State, making it easier to reach places like Al Dabbah, a key spot for sending aid. 🛩️
Let's keep our hearts open and spread the word so that Sudan gets the support it needs. Together, we can make a difference! ❤️
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New UN relief chief visits Sudan, appeals for more aid access
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