Sudan’s Recovery Boosted by €3 Million EU Mine Action Initiative. Khartoum, Sudan – The European Union’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations has announced a substantial financial commitment to Sudan’s recovery efforts, allocating €3 million to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) for vital mine action activities.
The funding will be instrumental in implementing the “Rebuilding Sudan: Mine Action for Recovery “project, which is set to address the extensive contamination of explosive ordnance in urban and peri-urban areas, especially in the capital city of Khartoum. This initiative comes amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, which has seen the displacement of over 11 million people and the use of explosive weapons creating widespread contamination.
The project will focus on hazard clearance, risk education, and recovery support, aiming to enhance civilian safety and facilitate humanitarian access in conflict — affected regions. UNMAS Director Kazumi Ogawa highlighted the critical nature of mine action, stating, “Explosive ordnance remains a deadly threat for families seeking to return home in Sudan. With EU support, UNMAS will clear priority areas and help create the conditions for safe returns and recovery.”.
Closing The successful implementation of this project is expected to directly benefit an estimated 700,000 conflict-affected civilians and indirectly reach over one million people, contributing to the restoration of essential services and the broader efforts to stabilize and reconstruct Sudan.
The EU’s commitment to Sudan’s recovery reflects its dedication to supporting peace, stability, and humanitarian assistance in the region.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
