Aid organizations preparing for famine in war-ravaged Sudan are warning that “millions will die” unless governments act on delays and restrictions in obtaining desperately needed visas for their staff.
More than 100 applications are stalled — about 30 of them for more than three months — and the visas issued last for only two months. They are also single entry, preventing workers from returning to Sudan if they leave during that period.
In contrast, staff working for the World Food Programme and other United Nations organizations receive multientry visas for at least six months, often lasting for up to one year, INGOs in Sudan said.
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Rob Merrick
Rob Merrick is the U.K. Correspondent for Devex, covering FCDO and British aid. He reported on all the key events in British politics of the past 25 years from Westminster, including the financial crash, the Brexit fallout, the "Partygate" scandal, and the departures of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. Rob has worked for The Independent and the Press Association and is a regular commentator on TV and radio. He can be reached at rob.merrick@devex.com.
