Duchess of Edinburgh urges global action on Sudan crisis during historic visit to Chad: Video

Name: Duchess of Edinburgh urges global action on Sudan crisis during historic visit to Chad: Video
Uploaded: 2024-10-14T15:12:45.476Z
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Description: Princess Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has called for heightened global efforts to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

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Princess Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has called for heightened global efforts to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

During her landmark visit to Chad, where she became the first member of the British Royal Family to officially visit the nation, the Duchess emphasised the urgent need for more support to help refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan.

While in Chad, the Duchess travelled to Adré, a town located just 400 metres from the Sudanese border, which is currently receiving approximately 400 new refugees from Sudan every day.

The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023, has forced nearly 11 million people to flee their homes in search of safety, creating one of the world’s most severe humanitarian emergencies.

During her visit, the Duchess met with humanitarian workers from organisations such as UNICEF and the UNHCR, who are on the frontlines providing aid and support to Sudanese refugees displaced by the ongoing violence. She also spoke with refugees, including women and children, who had recently escaped the conflict in Sudan.

Neighbouring countries, including South Sudan, have been significantly impacted by the refugee crisis. South Sudan alone has seen over 810,000 arrivals since the conflict began, placing immense pressure on its already limited resources.

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