Sudan extends Chad border crossing opening for aid deliveries. UN launches $6 billion appeal to assist nearly 26 million Sudanese affected by the ongoing conflict, both inside Sudan and in neighbouring countries. The government has demanded guarantees that the crossing will not be used for weapons smuggling to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) The UN estimates the death toll is significantly higher than the 29,683 fatalities reported by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data by the end of 2024, as cited by the U.S. State Department in a statement on Monday. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the United States, call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. For support in the Middle East and Africa, contact the British Embassy in Cairo on 0800 615 4157. For information on how to help in the developing world, visit the Asian Development Bank in Beijing and the African Union in Islamabad.
