0. MAJOR CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE HIP
Second modification as of 01/07/2015
Sudan:
The recent months have seen a sharp deterioration of the conflict in Darfur, with an estimated newly displaced population of up to 100 000 people, and serious protection violations since the start of the 2015 military campaign. Despite the access restrictions imposed by the Government of Sudan, ECHO partners have been able to maintain a significant presence in the area, and intervene when possible. The lack of funding is affecting the capacity of partners to provide life-saving activities.
In addition there has been a new spike in the influx of South Sudanese refugees into Sudan, with a recent massive displacement of nearly 18 000 new refugees into West Kordofan. In White Nile over 80 000 refugees have arrived since December 2013, in a context that sees challenges for partners in terms of access and a gradually improving framework for accountability of the humanitarian aid. The total population of South Sudanese refugees exceeds to date 160 000 individuals.
In order to respond to these additional humanitarian needs in Sudan, the Commission, through its Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO), has mobilised an additional EUR 4 000 000 for Sudan. This amount will help responding to the funding requests received under Assessment Round 1 for a total amount of EUR 54 856 380.62 for Sudan. As a result, there will be no new Assessment Round for this additional funding.