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HIGHLIGHTS
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Heavy rains and associated flooding affect more than 277,000 people across Sudan
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) signs agreement with the Government of Sudan (GoS) to resume operations in Sudan following a nine-month suspension
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The U.S Government (USG) provides more than $287 million in FY 2014 to support humanitarian efforts across Sudan
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
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Heavy rains and resultant flooding since late July have affected more than 277,000 people across Sudan. The GoS, the U.N., non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international organizations are providing humanitarian assistance to flood-affected populations, reaching at least 150,100 people as of September 9, the U.N. reports.
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Following the signing of a country agreement on August 28 with the GoS Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the lifting of a nine-month suspension on September 21, ICRC is undertaking steps to resume humanitarian operations in Sudan. The suspension of ICRC’s activities has negatively affected many conflict-affected and displaced populations across the country due to gaps in critical relief services.
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In FY 2014, the USG provided more than $287 million in humanitarian aid for internally displaced and other vulnerable populations, including refugees, in Sudan. USG-funded activities include support for agriculture and food security; food assistance; economic recovery and market systems (ERMS); health; logistics; nutrition; protection; and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance.