Nearly 8 million people have fled Sudan to neighboring countries since the war broke out in April 2023. Addressing journalists on Wednesday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Grandi said the refugee crisis in Ethiopia and Sudan has been sidelined and poorly funded by international aid organizations, especially after the Ukraine and Gaza crisis. "The international community cannot turn its back on the humanitarian response and dire situations in Sudan and Ethiopia that are highly affected by conflicts and internal displacements," Grandi said. Ethiopia is one of six neighboring countries that continue to receive people fleeing Sudan. In 2024, the overall requirements for UNHCR's response in Ethiopia totals some 426 million U.S. dollars, said the UN agency.

Source: Ethiopian News February 01, 2024 20:21 UTC