UN seeking $3bn for Sudan aid as fighting rages on
The United Nations urgently needs to raise $3 billion (£2.4 billion) to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan.
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It anticipates that once conflict breaks out between the army and opposing militia forces, more than a million people will escape the nation.
More than 25 million people, or more than half of Sudan's population, according to Ramesh Rajasingham, the UN's coordinator for humanitarian affairs, required assistance and safety.
He claims it's the greatest amount the nation has ever seen.
Access continues to be very difficult for relief organizations.
Aid workers have been attacked and supplies seized since the unrest started a month ago.
