U.S., UAE Pledge $2 Billion in Aid to Sudan Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

The United States and the United Arab Emirates have pledged a combined $2 billion in aid to support Sudan amid its ongoing civil war, committing $1.5 billion and $500 million respectively.

The pledges were announced at a U.S.-hosted donors’ conference aimed at mobilising emergency funding and renewing diplomatic pressure for a ceasefire.

Representing the UAE at the meeting, Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh said the discussions were taking place at a particularly sensitive time, noting the added strain on vulnerable communities as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches.

Sudan has been locked in a violent power struggle since 2023, triggering one of the world’s most severe humanitarian emergencies. The conflict has devastated civilian populations, disrupted food supplies, and overwhelmed health services across large parts of the country.

Access constraints and ongoing hostilities have made it difficult for humanitarian agencies to collect precise data on casualties. However, international assessments suggest the death toll could be far higher than initial reports, with figures potentially reaching into the hundreds of thousands when indirect deaths are taken into account.

Beyond battlefield casualties, many lives have been lost to hunger, preventable illnesses, and the collapse of basic services. By late 2025, more than 12 million people had been driven from their homes, cementing Sudan’s position among the countries facing the largest displacement crises globally.