The United Kingdom’s aid budget cuts played a role in the international community’s failure to predict the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, according to experts.
The international community’s approach to Sudan has been widely criticized by observers for being too focused on a political process in the capital of Khartoum, at the expense of voices from civilians and civil society organizations.
Fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on April 15, sparking a crisis that has triggered massive humanitarian need — more than half the country’s population now needs assistance, according to the United Nations.
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William Worley@willrworley
Will Worley is the Climate Correspondent for Devex, covering the intersection of development and climate change. He previously worked as UK Correspondent, reporting on the FCDO and British aid policy during a time of seismic reforms. Will’s extensive reporting on the UK aid cuts saw him shortlisted for ‘Specialist Journalist of the Year’ in 2021 by the British Journalism Awards. He can be reached at william.worley@devex.com.
