In a significant effort to provide humanitarian aid to Sudan, the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United Nations have secured over $1.2 billion in early commitments to aid civilians impacted by the catastrophic conflict in the country. In order to mobilise broader international support, donor meetings in Washington announced that the package includes $200 million from the United States and $500 million from the United Arab Emirates for a newly established Sudan Humanitarian Fund.

According to U.S. officials, pledges could reach $1.5 billion in total, with Saudi Arabia and other nations indicating their intentions to make contributions. In addition to the fundraising effort, Washington proposed a humanitarian truce in the hopes of reaching a deal before Ramadan on February 17 so that aid could reach areas cut off by fighting.

Since April 2023, there has been fighting in Sudan between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Over 40,000 people have died as a result of the conflict, over 14 million have been displaced from their homes, and several regions have experienced famine. Sudan is currently experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis, according to the UN.

After intense fighting in Darfur, recent conflicts have centred on the Kordofan regions. Despite increased diplomatic pressure and earlier promises to intervene, U.S. officials acknowledged that peace efforts have progressed slowly, despite the Sudanese army reporting progress after breaking sieges around Kadugli and Dilling.

The new funding will support emergency food, healthcare, shelter, and protection services for millions of Sudanese civilians. UN leaders said the initiative shows growing global coordination to deliver life-saving aid while laying the groundwork for recovery, even as political talks remain fragile and violence continues across large parts of the country