Sudan announces ‘substantial’ aid package to Somalia
August 1, 2011 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir told his Somali counterpart Sharif Sheikh Ahmed that his government will provide substantial aid to the drought-stricken country where many parts have been declared as famine areas by the United Nations.
He said that Bashir expressed readiness to aid Somalia and told him that one is currently in the works.
The Somali president told SUNA that while Arab and African support is “good” it is yet to be coordinated adding that this an item he discussed with Bashir.
The United Nations declared a famine in two regions of southern Somalia — where 3.7 million people are going hungry — on July 20. There is always a steady trickle of Somalis coming into northern Kenya, mostly fleeing violence, but in recent months they have also been looking for food.
Sudan ranked 21 on the list released by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) of the top 30 nations giving money for victims of the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa.
With $1,788,000 in donations, Sudan was ahead of more richer countries such as Saudi Arabia, Russia and Luxembourg.
The African Union (AU) is scheduled to hold a funding conference with the assistance of the United Nations soon later this month to help raise money.
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David Arok
Sudan announces ‘substantial’ aid package to Somalia
I appreciate Khartoum kindness on these situation, if the Sudan government can be so kind for humanity, I embrace. There is nothing important than working
for the fellow human being. Secondly, if Khartoum government can extend this excellent job to people of Darfur, South Kordofan, Blue Nile and strong relationship with respect with the state of South Sudan then our zone will be peaceful.
Superkuol
Sudan announces ‘substantial’ aid package to Somalia
Mr. President, it’s better to solve your own internal problems before you get involved in solving external problems. So, resolve the current crisis in South Kordofun for military campaign had never ever solved and will never solve any problem. You be ashamed of your actions concerning the on-going conflict in which innocent children and women are being killed by your forces who should be the one giving them some kind of protection in the state.
Beware! your days are numbered because the ICC arrest warrant hangs over you.
Dr. Reality
Sudan announces ‘substantial’ aid package to Somalia
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed
Indeed your country is suffering but you went and ask for help from the wrong person because parasite does not depend on another parasite! Sudan is not economically and politically in a stable position to help Somalia, if you want to know go to Darfur.
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Sudan announces ‘substantial’ aid package to Somalia
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