Since April, a power struggle and fighting between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has forced at least four million people from their homes.

“The crisis has triggered an urgent demand for humanitarian assistance,” said Mamadou Dian Balde, a regional director at the UNHCR. “It is deeply distressing to receive reports of children dying from diseases that are entirely preventable, should partners have had sufficient resources.”

On Monday, Military chief Abdel Burhan was in Juba South Sudan for talks with Salva Kiir.

He is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and South Sudan this week   and until then he will be in Port Sudan.

On Wednesday, Burhan is expected in Qatar.

According to the AP “On Monday, the United Nations and 64 other humanitarian agencies appealed for $1 billion to help over 1.8 million people expected to flee the war to five neighboring countries by the end of 2023. Those neighboring countries include Egypt, Chad, Central African Republic, Ethiopia and South Sudan. The UNHCR said the funds are a two-fold increase of what was initially estimated in May, as displacement and needs continue to soar.”

AP/Aljazeera.