Humanitarian Relief Support Services in Sudan - World Food Programme 2009

Ongoing conflict in Sudan has left millions in need of humanitarian assistance. Overall more than 5.2 million Sudanese are internally displaced. In Darfur an estimated 4.2 million people are reliant on international aid due to an ongoing conflict between government forces and rebel groups. In many areas particularly in Darfur where fighting continues between government and rebel forces security is a paramount concern. Road travel is both difficult and dangerous severely hampering the efforts of humanitarian workers seeking to help those in need. With CIDA support the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service is providing safe reliable efficient and cost-effective air transport for humanitarian agencies operating in Sudan. In addition to carrying passengers the service is transporting light cargo such as medical supplies and equipment and providing timely evacuations for medical security and casualty needs.